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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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

Claims Procedures

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

Advocacy Opportunity Claims Procedures

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

Presumptions

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

Access to Care Billing & Payments Claims Procedures

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

Industry Data

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

Billing & Payments Industry Data

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

Advocacy Opportunity Claim Data Cost Containment

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

Access to Care Claims Procedures

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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Further resources you may be interested in

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

WCRI Publishes Medical Price Index

The study compares prices for medical services across 36 states from 2008 to 2024, representing 88% of workers’ comp benefits in the U.S.

Highlights from the NCCI Annual Insights Symposium 2025

In-depth reports cover topics ranging from an overview of the workers’ comp system to opioids, industry-specific trends, and more.

Congressional Budget Bill Could Place 10-Year Ban on State AI Regulations

If passed, the bill would prevent the enforcement of laws on AI models and automated decision systems.

Then and Now: 8 Reflections from 15 Years of RxInformer

In celebration of the 15 year anniversary of RxInformer, the editorial staff looked back at past issues to understand what has changed – and what hasn’t.

WCRI Reports on the Impact of Marijuana Laws on Workers’ Comp Benefits

While recreational marijuana laws may be tied to increases in claim frequency, medical payments and prescriptions decreased, including those for opioids.