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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 Updates Pharmacy Fee Schedule

Among other key updates, AWP will be replaced by a new pricing benchmark.
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December 19, 2024

New York Proposes Pharmacy Network Rules

These regulations were proposed shortly after Governor Hochul vetoed a bill with similar intent.
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December 19, 2024

California Publishes 2024 Geo Study

The new WCRIB study focuses on regional disparities in workers’ comp claim patterns from 2013-2022.
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December 16, 2024

Missouri Proposes Bill for Psilocybin Therapy

Medical use would be legalized, with legal protections for patients and physicians.
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December 16, 2024

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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December 16, 2024

Ohio Delays Pharmacy Reimbursement Rulemaking to Allow for Stakeholder Input

The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation will take additional time to address stakeholder concerns and make necessary revisions.
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December 16, 2024

South Carolina Considers Mental Injury Presumption for First Responders

Law enforcement officers and firefighters employed by state or local governments could receive workers’ comp benefits if they experience a qualifying traumatic experience.
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December 16, 2024

New York Rejects Pharmacy Network Bill

The bill would have allowed injured workers to fill prescriptions at any pharmacy of their choice, including outside of network pharmacies.
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December 16, 2024

Illinois Proposes AI Regulations for Health Insurers

House Bill 5918 would prohibit using AI or predictive models as the sole basis for denying, reducing, or terminating coverage.
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December 9, 2024
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 Further resources you may be interested in

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

How Opioid Policy Impacts Opioid Utilization and Disability

A new WCRI report explores the impact recent opioid legislation has had on injured worker care.
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The Early Impact of COVID-19 on Workers’ Comp Claims

Another WCRI report looks at non-COVID-19 claims with injuries in the first two quarters of 2019 and 2020.
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AMA Updates Impairment Rating Guidelines for the First Time Since 2008

Changes center around improving the assessment of mental and behavioral impairment.
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More Recreational Marijuana Legalization, More Positive Workplace Drug Tests

Connecticut legalizes recreational use, and NCCI expects even more states to follow suit.
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Interstate Variation and Trends in Workers’ Comp Drug Payments

A new flash report from the WCRI highlights trends in drug utilization.
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Mental Health Injuries Gain Momentum in Workers’ Comp

Corrections officers in Nebraska benefit from a new law; will healthcare workers in Connecticut join them?
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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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