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.

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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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Cost Containment

Florida Panel to Issue Policy Recommendation for Fee Schedule

The three-member panel will recommend to legislators that the DWC be allowed to update fee schedules without legislative approval.

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January 13, 2025

Mental Health Presumptions

Connecticut Could Expand List of Qualifying Incidents for PTSD Presumption

Senate Bill 228 would allow for PTSD coverage in first responders outside of incidents involving death, loss of a body part, or loss of body function.

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January 13, 2025

Ancillary Services

Washington State Launches On-Demand Interpretation Service

WordBrige went live on January 2nd, while the CTS Lanugage Link will remain active through February.

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January 7, 2025

Cyber Risk Technology

Texas Proposes AI Bill for Businesses and State Agencies

The bill would create new regulations and establish an Advisory Committee to oversee compliance, authorizing penalties of fines or license revocation.

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January 7, 2025

Access to Care Worker Safety

Oklahoma Considers Excluding Interns from Workers’ Comp

The bill excludes persons engaging in temporary work arrangements that allows them to observe a work environment and gain experience without expectation of financial compensation.

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January 7, 2025

Presumptions