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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Access to Care Claims Procedures

Arizona Pharmacy Network Bill Fails to Pass

The bill did not pass out of its original committee before a crucial deadline, and failed to pass after a special hearing.

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February 23, 2026

Alaska Updates Medical Fee Schedule

In a February 19th special meeting, the Board approved new rules and addressed confusion regarding resource materials

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February 23, 2026

Claim Data

California Reports That COVID-19 Drove Recent Increases in Injury and Illness

Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the CWCI found that COVID-19 drove recent increases in injury and illness, with rates decreasing lately.

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February 23, 2026

Access to Care Ancillary Services

Oregon Extends Sign Language Interpreter Licensing Pause

Prolonged licensure pauses risk reducing interpreter availability and disrupting access to care.

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February 23, 2026

Advocacy Opportunity Treatment Guidelines

Tennessee Medical Advisory Committee Meeting Recap

The meeting covered potential updates to treatment guidelines, specifically for physical therapy, as well as other topics.

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February 16, 2026

Technology

More States Continue to Introduce AI Healthcare Bills

Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, and Rhode Island have introduced new bills, joining a growing national movement.

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February 16, 2026

Marijuana

Kansas Introduces Medical Marijuana Bill

The 115-page bill details qualifying conditions, registration processes, regulation boards, taxes, and much more.

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February 16, 2026

Mental Health Pharmacy Data

California Publishes Report on Psychotherapeutic and Neurological Drugs

While this drug class represents less than 1% of prescriptions, it accounted for 3.4% of drug spend.

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February 16, 2026

Billing & Payments Claims Procedures Treatment Guidelines

Georgia Introduces Prescription Drug Reform Bill

The bill would allow payers to direct prescriptions to pharmacy networks and create limits for physician dispensing and compounds.

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February 9, 2026

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Further resources you may be interested in

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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.