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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 Supreme Court Rules Rideshare Drivers are Contractors

Proposition 22's exemption for rideshare drivers was upheld after four years of litigation.
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August 5, 2024

California WCRIB Releases State of the System Report

Pharmaceutical costs decreased 88% since 2012, but medical costs are increasing due to longer claim durations and inflationary updates to fee schedules.
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August 5, 2024

WCRI Publishes Behavioral Health Report for New York State

About 3% of claims had services for behavioral health, representing 8% of total medical payments
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August 5, 2024

Maryland Proposes Worker Heat Protections

The rules would go into effect at 80°F, with greater protections kicking in at 90°F and 100°F.
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July 29, 2024

California’s Indoor Heat Protections Go into Effect

When temperatures reach 87°F, employers must implement work-rest schedules and provide personal heat protective equipment, where feasible.
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July 29, 2024
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 Further resources you may be interested in

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

Triple Threat: Healthcare Fraud, Waste and Abuse in Workers’ Comp

Identifying and combating a multifaceted problem, including proven and developing strategies.
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WCRI Publishes 24th Edition of CompScope Benchmarks

A total of 14 different reports examine workers’ comp system performance across 17 states from 2017-2022.
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DEA to Reschedule Marijuana

While bureaucratic wheels may take time, marijuana will become a Schedule III drug soon.
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Child Labor Laws Are Changing: How Could This Impact Workers’ Comp?

An increase in the teen workforce could impact workplace injury and claims management
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Triple Threat: Healthcare Fraud, Waste and Abuse in Workers' Comp

A current look at fraud, waste and abuse in workers’ comp pharmacy and medical services with strategies for management, including next-generation strategies involving AI.
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Extreme Weather: How Climate Change Impacts Workers and Workers’ Compensation

While everyone is affected by climate change, it’s often those on the front lines who feel it the most – those who work outdoors, in hot indoor environments, or in emergency response.
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 Interactive Map

Interact with this map to explore how certain legislative trends are progressing across the country.
This Interactive Map represents legislation proposed from the most recent legislative cycle; in most states this is a two-year period. All Regulations are displayed for from their introduction date to present.
The content above is representative of topics Healthesystems proactively monitors and reports on. Topics are not exclusive to workers' comp and may include healthcare benefits, pharmacy and ancillary benefits, and professional licensing requirements. While not all topics are directly applicable to workers' comp claims, some have the potential to impact worker' comp in the future.
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