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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.

Kentucky Proposes PTSD Presumption

If passed, the presumption would apply to police officers, fire fighters, EMTs, and “frontline staff” which includes other occupations.
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February 17, 2025

Maryland Bills Could Expand Social Worker’s Authority

One bill would allow them to determine mental impairment, while another would let licensed clinical social workers to provide rehabilitation service.
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February 17, 2025

Montana Considers Provider Choice Bill for Injured Workers

Provider choice would have to take into account practical matters, such as proximity and the ability to comply with workers’ comp care guidelines.
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February 17, 2025

New York Could Permit Massage Therapists to Act as Workers’ Comp Providers

If passed, massage therapists could provide care but would not be permitted to establish workplace injury causation or disability.
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February 17, 2025

New York Considers Presumption for Opioid Overdose Deaths

The bill would require that deceased workers had received an opioid prescription for their workplace injury.
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February 17, 2025

West Virginia Proposes Expansion to Firefighter Cancer Presumptions

If passed, House Bill 2197 would extend coverage to bladder cancer, mesothelioma, and testicular cancer.
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February 17, 2025

Arizona and Illinois Bills Push for Extreme Temperature Protections

While Arizona is only considering extreme heat protections, Illinois considers both extreme heat and extreme cold protections.
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February 17, 2025

New Mexico, New York, & Oregon Consider Chiropractor and Acupuncturist Bills

These bills would grant more authority to these practitioners, in one case letting them prescribe and administer prescription drugs.
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February 10, 2025

Kansas Introduces Provider Choice Bill

Injured workers would be allowed to select their provider, and language allowing regulators to select new providers would be removed.
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February 10, 2025
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 Further resources you may be interested in

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

2024 Workers’ Comp Industry Insights Survey Report

This sixth annual survey report highlights the top challenges and priorities of 500 industry professionals.
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U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Worker Classification

The rule clarifies differences between employees and contractors, establishing who is entitled to benefits – including workers’ comp.
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Ten Psychedelic Bills Introduced Across State Legislatures

States so far include Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, and Wisconsin.
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Department of Health and Human Services Reveals Cannabis Rescheduling Findings

With many federal agencies in alignment, the ultimate decision rests with the DEA.
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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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 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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