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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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Oregon and Washington Issue Guidance for Sign Language Interpreter Services

Considering recent and upcoming changes to the procurement of these services, both states have published bulletins to clarify procedures.
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October 13, 2025

California Expands Cancer, PTSD, and Cardiovascular Presumptions

Two recently enacted bills expand pre-existing presumptions to additional workers.
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October 13, 2025

Wisconsin Proposes Increased Penalties for Worker Misclassification

If passed, the bill would increase fees, and in some cases remove fee limits, for employers that continue to misclassify workers to avoid providing benefits.
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October 6, 2025

WCRI Report: California’s Heat Safety Standards Reduced Workplace Injuries

Work-related injuries on hot days decreased 15-17% for construction workers, 24-27% in agricultural workers, and 19-25% for transportation workers.
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October 6, 2025

Oregon Considers Stakeholder Feedback for Improving Access to Care

Stakeholders discussed inefficiencies in claim procedures, and regulators will continue to review feedback prior to finalizing recommendations.
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October 6, 2025

Ohio Resubmits Outpatient Medication Rules: Comments Accepted Until October 9th

BWC resubmits outpatient medication rules with unchanged compound provisions, sets February 2026 start date, and reopens public comments.
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October 6, 2025

Arizona Study Prompts Stakeholder Feedback for High-Cost Prescription Topicals

A small group of prescribers and out-of-network pharmacies are driving utilization of costly drugs with affordable alternatives.
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October 6, 2025

New Jersey Receives $19.4 Million Payment from Lyft for Worker Misclassification

Over 100,000 drivers were misclassified as independent contractors, depriving those workers of various benefits – including workers’ comp.
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September 29, 2025

Nevada CARDS Portal Down: State Issues Guidance Bulletin

There is no timeline for when the system will be back online, requiring various go-arounds for certain claims procedures.
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September 29, 2025
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 Further resources you may be interested in

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

Making Telemedicine Work for Workers’ Comp

The future of telemedicine and practical tips to make it effective in workers' comp
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Infographic: Uncommon Ground

See how perceptions of workers' comp pros and injured workers don't always align
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State of the States

A roundup of regulatory activity around the country
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FDA and CDC Recommend Resuming Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

After reviewing six rare cases of blood clots after 7 million doses, current data indicates the vaccine is safe.
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Making Telemedicine Work for Workers’ Comp

Applications, benefits and tips for success.
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Provider Choice Bills Introduced Across the Country

More states consider allowing injured workers to choose their treating physician.
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