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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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Insights from the 2026 IAIABC Forum

Discussions centered around evolving approaches to carrier compliance and oversight, reflecting an increasing shift toward data-driven system alignment.
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April 27, 2026

Insights From the Delaware/Pennsylvania WCRB Forum

Among many educational sessions, Sandy Shtab, Healthesystems VP of Industry and State Affairs, joined a panel on Medical Experience.
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April 27, 2026

White House Issues Executive Order on Psychedelics

The order seeks to accelerate clinical trials, data sharing, drug approvals, and possibly rescheduling.
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April 27, 2026

Minnesota Publishes Drug Price Transparency Report

Prescription drug list prices increased 23% in the last year, far outpacing inflation.
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April 27, 2026

New York Could Exclude Unpaid Interns from Workers’ Comp

Such interns would not be considered employees, meaning they would not be entitled to various employee benefits.
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April 27, 2026

Oklahoma Employers Can Terminate Employees for Any Marijuana Use

Positive drug tests, even for medical use, can result in termination. The bill also updates rules around safety sensitive positions.
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April 27, 2026

Pennsylvania Advisory Council Signals Legislative Attention Needed on Topical Cap

Senate Bill 1215 was discussed, and it appears unlikely the proposed reimbursement caps will be passed.
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April 20, 2026

California P&T Committee Recommends Formulary Updates

The committee issued new recommendations related to 300 mg ibuprofen, gabapentin and pregabalin, cyclobenzaprine, and tizanidine.
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April 20, 2026

Colorado Gathers Stakeholder Feedback on Medical Fee Schedule

Matters discussed included physician dispensing, missed appointment fees, passive therapy utilization, and interpreter bill denials.
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April 20, 2026
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 Further resources you may be interested in

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

Healthesystems at WCI 2025

Visit Healthe at Booth #921 to learn about our solutions and how we reduce burdens for claims professionals.
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Expert Q&A with Sandy Shtab: The Emerging Role of AI in Workers’ Comp Healthcare – and the Regulations Surrounding It

AI is increasingly being used in healthcare delivery. What are its applications in workers’ comp? What are the benefits and risks?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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