Category: Legislation & Policy

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Legislation & Policy

Embracing Telehealth in Reaction to COVID-19

Several state workers’ comp programs are relaxing telehealth rules to promote social distancing.

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Marijuana Bills Could Create Protections for Employment Discrimination

Testing positive for marijuana use could one day no longer prohibit employment.

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Minnesota Proposes PTSD Treatment Guidelines

Beyond compensability, Minnesota considers rules for evaluation, treatment planning, acceptable psychotherapies, and more.

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More States Scrutinize Gig Economy Classifications

Shortly after California made strides on employee classification for gig economy jobs, New Jersey and New York have taken action.

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California Gig Law to Reclassify Contractors as Employees

This reclassification will entitle millions of workers to benefits previously withheld, including workers’ comp.

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DEA to Improve Access to Marijuana Research

Proposed changes to who can grow and research marijuana will soon be available for public commentary.

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New York City and Nevada Prohibit Hiring Discrimination for Positive Marijuana Tests

Beyond exceptions for safety or federal positions, employers cannot refuse employment for testing positive for marijuana in pre-employment drug screenings.

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Growing Trend: Expanding Cancer Coverage for Firefighters

Florida enacted a law to cover 21 different cancers, while other states like Montana, Maryland, and Virginia have recently passed similar laws.

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Marijuana Continues to Take Major Steps Forward

Congress may soon clear federal restrictions to processing marijuana transactions, while the FDA asks for feedback on handling marijuana products.

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The Drug Price Debate

Federal lawmakers and administrative agencies continue to investigate how to best lower ever-increasing drug prices.

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PTSD Coverage: More States Draft Legislation

Kentucky, Connecticut, Idaho, and West Virginia proposed bills to make PTSD compensable for first responders.

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The Legality of Self-Referrals

Can doctors in certain states refer patients to pharmacies which they partially own?

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New Jersey Bill Pushes for Medical Marijuana Reimbursement

Assembly No. 4505 may solidify precedence recently made by a judge from the Division of Workers’ Compensation.

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FDA Reassesses Opioid Policies

The FDA is working to create new opioid prescribing practices and guidelines, while also shifting drug development priorities for pain medications.

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PTSD Legislation Continues to Grow

More states cover PTSD without physical injuries for first responders, and 24 states allow PTSD patients to use medical marijuana.

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