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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.

California Proposes Updates to Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule

Public comments can be made on the proposed changes until September 26th, at which point a hearing will be held.
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September 1, 2025

New Jersey Now Requires Counseling for First Responders After Traumatic Incidents

Effective immediately, workers’ comp programs are required to pay for up to 12 hours of counseling following critical incidents.
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September 1, 2025

CPWR Publishes Report on Heat Injuries and Illness Among Construction Workers

While construction workers make up only 7% of the workforce, they account for more than one-third of occupational heat-related deaths in the U.S.
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September 1, 2025

NCCI Publishes New Research Brief on Medical Fee Schedules

The report reviews how changes to CMS reimbursement rules may impact medical costs in workers’ comp.
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September 1, 2025

Oregon’s MLAC Discusses Access to Care

Two recent committee meetings addressed access to care, exclusive remedy, and more.
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August 25, 2025

FDA Orders Opioid Manufacturers to Update Prescribing Information for Long-Term Use

Labeling changes must address safety considerations including the limited use of extended-release formulations, safe discontinuation, and more.
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August 25, 2025

Wisedocs Publishes Survey Report on AI In Claims

Over 65 claims professionals were surveyed on their thoughts surrounding AI in the insurance industry.
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August 25, 2025

Alaska Finalizes 2026 Fee Schedule Recommendations

Recommended changes will be reviewed by the WCB and MSRC on August 22nd, with final adoption expected in October, and taking effect in 2026.
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August 18, 2025

Colorado Meeting Reviews Workers’ Comp Reform Requirements

The DoWC discussed requirements from the recently enacted House Bill 1300, which mandates vast workers’ comp reforms.
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August 18, 2025
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 Further resources you may be interested in

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

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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WCRI Publishes Medical Price Index

The study compares prices for medical services across 36 states from 2008 to 2024, representing 88% of workers’ comp benefits in the U.S.
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Highlights from the NCCI Annual Insights Symposium 2025

In-depth reports cover topics ranging from an overview of the workers’ comp system to opioids, industry-specific trends, and more.
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Congressional Budget Bill Could Place 10-Year Ban on State AI Regulations

If passed, the bill would prevent the enforcement of laws on AI models and automated decision systems.
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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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