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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 Recap

A weekly e-newsletter informed by the Advocacy & Compliance team to help keep our clients and industry contacts in the know on the latest legislation and policy updates impacting workers’ comp.
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NCCI Reports on the Latest Trends in Medical Equipment Cost Share

Average medical equipment costs increased 87% from 2012-2024, with medical equipment representing 8.3% of total workers’ comp medical spend.
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November 10, 2025

Nevada Publishes FAQ for Upcoming Procedural Reforms

Among many things, the FAQ discusses processes for formulary changes, administrative fines, and provider lists.
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November 10, 2025

California Considers Rule Change for Greater E-Filing in Workers’ Comp

Proposed updates also allow for electronic filing and service of all WCAB case related documents in EAMS rather than requiring service by mail.
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November 10, 2025

Michigan Considers Infectious Disease Presumption for Essential Workers

The bill would apply to those required to work during a state of emergency to protect life or maintain critical operations.
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November 10, 2025

Michigan Introduces Bill to Strengthen Injured Worker Protections

The bill impacts required medical services, provider choice, preauthorization requests, and more.
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November 10, 2025

NCCI Reports on Remote Work and Workers’ Comp Frequency

According to the NCCI, remote work makes up 20–30% of the U.S. workforce, up from 4–7% pre-pandemic.
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November 3, 2025

Texas Releases 2026 Performance Based Oversight Assessment Plan

The assessment will be based on five key metrics of medical data reported to the DWC from January 1st to June 30th of 2026.
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November 3, 2025

South Dakota Reports on Fee Schedule and Medical Trends

2025 relative values for physicians will be incorporated, while NCCI medical data was reviewed to compare state trends to national trends.
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November 3, 2025

Nevada Clarifies Provider Choice Requirements for First Responders

Since October 1st, first responders have been able to select their own physician for heart and lung claims under certain conditions.
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November 3, 2025
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Additional articles and updates from Healthesystems related to policy shaping workers’ comp.

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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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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