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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 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

Nevada Could Expand Insurers’ Panels of Treating Providers

Insurers would be required to maintain a panel of at least 12 providers per medical specialty, with various stipulations for provider choice.
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March 17, 2025

Texas Proposes Expansions to Physician Dispensing

Two bills would allow physicians to dispense “dangerous drugs” directly to injured workers in rural areas.
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March 17, 2025

Arizona Medical Fee Schedule Bill Passes Senate

The fee schedule would apply to medical care, dental care, and supplies received by injured employees.
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March 10, 2025

California Proposes Statewide Network to Address Provider Shortage

Injured workers could utilize this network if their employer’s network cannot provide treatment within 30 days.
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March 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.

A Hot Topic: The Latest News on Workers and Extreme Heat

Recent data insights, state proposals, and updates on federal rulemaking procedures.
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FDA Issues Draft Guidance for the Use of AI in the Creation of Drugs and Medical Devices

The guidelines provide recommendations on using AI to demonstrate drug safety and effectiveness, and recommendations for AI-enabled medical devices.
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California Updates Pharmacy Fee Schedule

Among many changes, the state is replacing AWP with a new pricing model.
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Missouri Proposes Bill for Psilocybin Therapy

Medical use would be legalized, with legal protections for patients and physicians.
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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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Texas Considers Making Infertility an Occupational Illness for First Responders

A proposed bill would apply to male and female reproductive systems for firefighters and EMTs.
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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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