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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.

West Virginia May Allow Mental Health Nurse Practitioners to Diagnose PTSD

Mental health nurse practitioners must hold a master’s degree and a terminal license within their profession.
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March 31, 2025

California’s Proposed MPN Rules Concern Stakeholder

Stakeholders voiced concern around language surrounding interpreters, contracting requirements, and telehealth.
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March 24, 2025

California Considers Adopting ACOEM Recommendations Against Medical Marijuana

The ACOEM cannabis guideline from late January 2025 recommend against medical marijuana for the treatment of pain.
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March 24, 2025

Colorado Considers Removing Qualified Spanish Interpreters from Fee Schedule

The change was proposed due to the increased availability of Certified Spanish interpreters.
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March 24, 2025

Colorado Considers Changes to Provider Choice, Disputes, and More

Among many changes, the bill would shift the burden of proof to insurers in medical treatment disputes.
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March 24, 2025

Massachusetts Bill Would Require Workers’ Comp to Cover Medical Marijuana

House Bill 2169 was introduced at the end of February and sits in a committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
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March 24, 2025

Nevada Could Expand Treatment Choices for First Responders

First responders with lung or heart disease could choose their own physician or chiropractor if fewer than 12 are available in the DIR’s list.
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March 24, 2025

Psilocybin Bills in Colorado and New Mexico Reach Governors with Majority Approval

Both bills passed their respective House and Senate chambers with the two-thirds majority needed to override a potential veto.
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March 24, 2025

Massachusetts Considers Extreme Temperature Protections

The bill includes rules for temperatures above 80 degrees Fahrenheit and below sixty degrees Fahrenheit.
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March 17, 2025
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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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