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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 York Enacts Mental Injury Presumption for All Workers

All workers will now have the right to file a claim for mental injuries, based upon extraordinary work-related stress incurred on the job.
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December 16, 2024

Ohio Delays Pharmacy Reimbursement Rulemaking to Allow for Stakeholder Input

The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation will take additional time to address stakeholder concerns and make necessary revisions.
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December 16, 2024

South Carolina Considers Mental Injury Presumption for First Responders

Law enforcement officers and firefighters employed by state or local governments could receive workers’ comp benefits if they experience a qualifying traumatic experience.
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December 16, 2024

New York Rejects Pharmacy Network Bill

The bill would have allowed injured workers to fill prescriptions at any pharmacy of their choice, including outside of network pharmacies.
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December 16, 2024

Illinois Proposes AI Regulations for Health Insurers

House Bill 5918 would prohibit using AI or predictive models as the sole basis for denying, reducing, or terminating coverage.
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December 9, 2024

New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration Publishes Annual Report

Claim frequency has trended down since 2019, with medical-only claims fluctuating and average per-claim costs peaking at $8,817 in 2022.
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December 9, 2024

New York Governor Vetoes Increase to Prior Authorization Thresholds

The proposed bill would have required prior authorization on treatments above $1,500, instead of $1,000.
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December 9, 2024

Texas Publishes Biennial Report to the 89th Legislature

Among a wide array of data, pharmacy spend decreased 71% from 2012-2022, with average cost per pharmacy claim dropping 38%, from $908 to $563.
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December 9, 2024

Wisconsin to Gather Stakeholder Input for Legislative Changes

A public hearing on December 10th will gather stakeholder input, with written comments accepted by January 10, 2025.
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December 9, 2024
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 Further resources you may be interested in

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

Growing Shifts in Child Labor Laws

Many states passed or proposed changes in 2023, with two states so far working on bills for 2024.
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White House Pardons Simple Possession Charges for Marijuana

A recent proclamation applies to simple federal possession charges on or before December 22, 2023.
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PTSD Presumptions Could See More Action in 2024

As legislative sessions open, several states have continued to introduce PTSD bills.
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This Year’s Top Insights in Workers’ Compensation Medical Management

As we enter 2024, let’s look at the top insights for workers’ comp managed care programs in 2023.
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White House Issues Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence

The order seeks increased transparency from AI companies regarding model operations, safety and privacy standards, and consumer/worker protections.
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California Bans Pre-Employment Marijuana Screening

Similar to a Washington law passed earlier this year, employees are not permitted to possess, to be impaired by, or to use cannabis on the job.
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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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