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Advocacy & Compliance

Healthesystems’ Advocacy & Compliance experts are essential in the management of pharmacy and ancillary benefits for our clients. By tracking and influencing regulatory activity, our team stays  ahead of evolving trends and identifies opportunities to advocate on behalf of our clients, their injured workers, and the broader industry.

The Advocacy & 
Compliance Team

Monitors and reports on proposed and pending regulatory changes that impact workers' comp, helping shape effective program strategies

Advocates for fair and balanced public policy through proactive engagement with regulators, customers, and other stakeholders throughout the rulemaking lifecycle

Supports operational compliance by providing guidance to internal stakeholders and external partners during the implementation of new regulatory changes

Regulatory Tracking

To track relevant regulatory trends across the nation, access our interactive map.
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Regulatory Recap

A weekly e-newsletter informed by our Advocacy & Compliance team to help keep our clients and industry contacts in the know on the latest legislation and policy updates impacting workers' comp. Explore our complete article repository below.

New Mexico Enacts Psychedelic Therapy Bill

Senate Bill 219 allows for psilocybin therapy for the treatment of PTSD, treatment-resistant depression, and more.
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May 12, 2025

Louisiana Fee Schedule Bill Passes House, Moves to Senate

If enacted, House Bill 117 would trigger the first update to the Louisiana workers’ comp fee schedule in 30 years.
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May 12, 2025

Michigan Introduces Infectious Disease Bill

The bill proposes an infectious disease worker safety commission to determine best practices during an emergency declared due to infectious disease.
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May 12, 2025

Vermont Proposes Worker Safety Bill for Extreme Temperatures

The bill would recognize temperatures above 80°F or below 60°F as extreme temperatures, with exemptions for short-term exposure.
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May 12, 2025

WCRI Publishes CompScope Benchmarks Report

A total of 14 reports capture workers’ comp data from 2018-2023 for 18 states, with information on medical payments and other metrics.
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May 5, 2025

Colorado Stakeholders Debate Over Physician Oversight

In a DWC meeting, stakeholders spoke regarding the timeline of when a physician evaluates a patient, versus other types of providers.
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May 5, 2025

Ohio Introduces New Outpatient Rules for Medication Reimbursement

After previous drafts of new rules were withdrawn last year, a revised set of rules have been introduced, based on stakeholder feedback.
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May 5, 2025

Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council Meeting Recap

Topics discussed include proposals for a fee schedule by 2027, employer direction of care, and allowing more providers to provide disability opinions.
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May 5, 2025

WCRI Reports On the Impact Of Marijuana Laws On Workers’ Comp Benefits

While recreational marijuana laws may be tied to increases in claim frequency, medical payments and prescriptions decreased, including those for opioids.
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May 5, 2025
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 Further resources you may be interested in

Additional articles and updates from Healthesystems related to policy shaping workers’ comp.

California Proposes Psychedelics Pilot Program

Five treatment centers would offer psychedelic therapy for veterans and former first responders.
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Healthesystems at WCI 2024

Adjusters Assemble! Visit Healthe at Booth #921 to learn how we reduce day-to-day burdens for claims professionals.
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Child Labor Laws are Changing: How Could This Impact Workers’ Comp?

An increase in the teen workforce could impact workplace injury and claims management.
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New Jersey Proposes Worker Heat Protections, Continuing Recent Trend

As another state considers protections, WCRI publishes new data on heat’s impact on workplace accidents.
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More States Continue with PTSD Legislation

Oklahoma and Rhode Island enact new presumptions, with Georgia adding extra coverage.
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Maryland and Arizona Enact New Psychedelic Laws

A Maryland taskforce will plan regulation, while Arizona will tentatively cover MDMA treatment for first responders with PTSD.
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 Interactive Map

To interact with this map, use the drop-downs to select a topic and type, then click the Display button. You can then roll over and click on individual states for more detailed information. This map represents legislation proposed during the most recent legislative cycle, typically spanning two years in most states. All current regulations are displayed up to present.
The content above is representative of topics Healthesystems proactively monitors and reports on. While not all topics are directly applicable to workers' compensation claims, some may have potential to impact workers' compensation in the future.
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