Category: Legislation & Policy

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New York Could Remove References to CDC Guidelines

After regional public health collaboratives formed in September, New York could be the first state to formally shift policies away from deferring to federal guidelines.

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California to Expedite Research Around Schedule I & II Drugs

Assembly Bill 1103 was enacted, allowing for the Research Advisory Panel to expedite the review and approval of research applications.

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NCCI Publishes 2025 Regulatory and Legislative Trends Report

NCCI tracked 950 bills impacting workers’ comp, highlighting key trends across the country, such as PTSD and cancer presumptions, worker classification, and psychedelics.

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PTSD Developments

New Jersey enacts counseling requirements, Minnesota publishes a report evaluating PTSD claims, and Washington proposes clinical guidelines.

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FDA Takes Steps to Restrict Certain Kratom Products

The FDA recommended concentrated 7-OH kratom products to be rescheduled under the Controlled Substances Act.

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Nevada Enacts Workers’ Comp Formulary

The state will adopt the ODG Drug Formulary by July 1, 2027, with coverage of non-formulary drugs allowed through January 1, 2028.

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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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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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PTSD Presumptions Continue to See Activity

New York backpedaled on a PTSD presumption for all workers, while California considers a PTSD presumption for healthcare workers.

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Flurry of States Eye Updates for Cancer and PTSD Presumptions

Various states are proposing modifications to existing presumptions to expand coverage for first responders.

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California Updates Pharmacy Fee Schedule

Among many changes, the state is replacing AWP with a new pricing model.

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New York Enacts Mental Injury Presumption for All Workers

All workers will now have the right to file a claim for mental injuries, based upon extraordinary work-related stress incurred on the job.

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Texas Considers Making Infertility an Occupational Illness for First Responders

A proposed bill would apply to male and female reproductive systems for firefighters and EMTs.

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Minnesota Invites the Public to Complete a PTSD Survey

As part of a legislative-mandated study on work-related PTSD, the survey could influence regulator objectives for 2025.

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New York Allows Physical and Occupational Therapy Assistants to Treat Injured Workers

These assistants must be under the supervision of a board-authorized provider.

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