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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.

Colorado Seeks Stakeholder Feedback for 2028 Comp Reform

Three listening sessions will give stakeholders the chance to comment on how to implement major workers’ comp reforms.
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September 29, 2025

Tennessee: Formulary and UR Updates from the Medical Advisory Committee Meeting

Advocacy efforts by Healthesystems helped create a prior authorization for 300mg ibuprofen, as other cost-effective doses are readily available.
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September 29, 2025

Florida Workers’ Comp Trends Highlighted in WCRI Webinar

The webinar covered topics ranging from claims costs to drug payments, heat-related injuries, and more.
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September 29, 2025

Nevada CARDS Portal Down: State Issues Guidance Bulletin

There is no timeline for when the system will be back online, requiring various go-arounds for certain claims procedures.
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September 29, 2025

New Jersey Receives $19.4 Million Payment from Lyft for Worker Misclassification

Over 100,000 drivers were misclassified as independent contractors, depriving those workers of various benefits – including workers’ comp.
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September 29, 2025

Arizona to Hold Public Stakeholder Meeting on Topical Medications Regulation

The meeting will take place October 2nd and presents an opportunity to influence how topicals are regulated in the state workers’ comp system.
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September 22, 2025

Oregon Seeks Stakeholder Recommendations for Medical Fee Schedule Rates

Public comments regarding fee and payment rules, medical services, and managed care organizations must be submitted by September 30th.
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September 22, 2025

CWCI Study Reports on Functional Restoration Programs

Only 42.8% of injured workers on FRPs had a chronic pain diagnosis, even though clinical guidelines recommend FRPs only for these cases.
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September 22, 2025

WCRI Publishes Report on Psychosocial Impacts on Physical Therapy Outcomes

The presence of psychosocial risks causes functional scores to decrease 33% for workers’ comp patients with shoulder injuries.
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September 22, 2025
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 Further resources you may be interested in

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

The Emerging Role of AI in Workers’ Comp – and the Regulations Surrounding It

An expert Q&A with Sandy Shtab, VP of Industry and State Affairs, on AI in workers’ comp and the regulations surrounding it.
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Nevada Enacts Workers’ Comp Formulary

The state will adopt the ODG Drug Formulary by July 1, 2027, with coverage of non-formulary drugs allowed through January 1, 2028.
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CWCI Publishes Report on Long-COVID

Long COVID cases made up 4.7% of COVID claims, totaling 6,000 claims, yet their medical payments totaled $105 million.
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WCRI Publishes New Report on Medical Fee Schedule Design

The study compares workers’ comp fee schedules for professional services to Medicare rates within 44 states, accounting for 41% of medical costs.
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Healthesystems at WCI 2025

Visit Healthe at Booth #921 to learn about our solutions and how we reduce burdens for claims professionals.
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Expert Q&A with Sandy Shtab: The Emerging Role of AI in Workers’ Comp Healthcare – and the Regulations Surrounding It

AI is increasingly being used in healthcare delivery. What are its applications in workers’ comp? What are the benefits and risks?
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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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