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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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Massachusetts Announces Draft Fee Schedule Rules

At a March 11th meeting, the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council announced a draft expected in fall of 2026 for public comments.
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March 16, 2026

New York Considers Update to Pharmacy Rules

The bill would allow injured workers to obtain medication from out-of-network pharmacies when specific conditions occur.
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March 16, 2026

WCRI Panel Flags Key Challenges

An employer panel discussed issues such as access to care, early intervention practices, and claims culture and communication.
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March 16, 2026

Alabama Considers Covering Parkinson’s Disease for Firefighters

The bill includes standards for demonstrating that the disease is occupational in origin, and if enacted it would go into effect October 1st.
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March 16, 2026

Florida Advances AI Oversight in Insurance and Work Comp Claims

Florida House Bill 527 is moving quickly in the face of a March 13th deadline.
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March 9, 2026

Washington State Pursues Electronic Claim Communications

The Washington Department of Labor could soon utilize electronic communications for workers’ comp claims, instead of snail mail.
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March 9, 2026

Department of Labor Proposes Changes to Worker Classification Rule

Interested stakeholders can submit comments on the proposal until April 28th.
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March 9, 2026

Louisiana Considers Changes to Treatment Guidelines and Fee Schedule

One bill proposes the use of the ODG guidelines, while another bill would establish a fee schedule similar to neighboring states.
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March 9, 2026

Hawaii Seeks to Clarify Medical Payment Timelines

The bill would standardize timelines, notice requirements, and dispute resolution processes.
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March 9, 2026
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 Further resources you may be interested in

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

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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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.
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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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Q&A with RxInformer Magazine Founder Jill Knight

Learn about the impetus for and history of our own RxInformer magazine from founder Jill Knight, VP of Marketing and Customer Experience.
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By the Numbers: 15 RxInformer Stats for 15 Years

Now that RxInformer is officially 15, we looked back at past issues to gather interesting stats about the magazine and how it’s produced.
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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.
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