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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Billing & Payments Cost Containment

New York Publishes 2026 Regulatory Agenda

Initiatives for 2026 could affect medical billing, pharmacy programs, treatment guidelines, and administrative processes.

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January 26, 2026

Mental Health Presumptions

Virginia Could Cover Pre-Existing PTSD Exacerbated by Workplace Incidents

While this bill could expand coverage of PTSD, it is still limited to first responders.

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January 26, 2026

Worker Classification

Georgia Could Classify Gig-Worker Nurses as Independent Contractors

Healthcare workers utilizing apps like CareRev, Clipboard Health, and NurseDash would not be entitled to benefits such as workers’ comp.

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January 26, 2026

Marijuana

Utah Proposes Reduced Benefits for Positive Marijuana Tests

If enacted, this bill would go into effect May 6, 2026.

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January 26, 2026

Industry Data

Bureau of Labor Statistics Publishes Workplace Injury Report

2.5 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in 2024, a drop of 3.1% from 2023.

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January 26, 2026

Access to Care Technology

Utah Will Allow AI Prescription Renewal for Chronic Conditions

High volumes of prescription renewals are cited as a driver in medication lapses and preventable health outcomes.

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January 19, 2026

Advocacy Opportunity Cost Containment

Alaska Schedules Public Hearing for Fee Schedule Changes

After public feedback is received at the February 19th meeting, the fee schedule is expected to take effect March 15, 2026.

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January 19, 2026

Cost Containment

Massachusetts Clarifies Fee Schedule Recommendations to Legislature

Reimbursement structures have remained unchanged for over a decade, prompting regulators to push for updates.

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January 19, 2026

Mental Health Presumptions

Presumption Bills Continue to Trend

Arizona proposes a PTSD presumption, while Maryland proposes a hypertension presumption.

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January 19, 2026

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Further resources you may be interested in

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

State of the Nation with Sandy Shtab

Healthesystems VP of State & Industry Affairs comments on recent federal activity that creates potential impacts for workers’ comp.

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Burden of Proof: Unpacking Presumptions in Workers’ Comp

New presumptions in workers’ comp are making it easier for workers to qualify for benefits related to mental injury, including PTSD, as well as certain cancers and other conditions.