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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 Tracking

To track relevant regulatory trends across the nation, access our interactive map.
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Regulatory Recap

A weekly e-newsletter informed by our Advocacy & Compliance team to help keep our clients and industry contacts in the know on the latest legislation and policy updates impacting workers' comp. Explore our complete article repository below.

Arizona Study Prompts Stakeholder Feedback for High-Cost Prescription Topicals

A small group of prescribers and out-of-network pharmacies are driving utilization of costly drugs with affordable alternatives.
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October 6, 2025

Ohio Resubmits Outpatient Medication Rules: Comments Accepted Until October 9th

BWC resubmits outpatient medication rules with unchanged compound provisions, sets February 2026 start date, and reopens public comments.
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October 6, 2025

Oregon Considers Stakeholder Feedback for Improving Access to Care

Stakeholders discussed inefficiencies in claim procedures, and regulators will continue to review feedback prior to finalizing recommendations.
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October 6, 2025

WCRI Report: California’s Heat Safety Standards Reduced Workplace Injuries

Work-related injuries on hot days decreased 15-17% for construction workers, 24-27% in agricultural workers, and 19-25% for transportation workers.
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October 6, 2025

Wisconsin Proposes Increased Penalties for Worker Misclassification

If passed, the bill would increase fees, and in some cases remove fee limits, for employers that continue to misclassify workers to avoid providing benefits.
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October 6, 2025

Colorado Seeks Stakeholder Feedback for 2028 Comp Reform

Three listening sessions will give stakeholders the chance to comment on how to implement major workers’ comp reforms.
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September 29, 2025

Tennessee: Formulary and UR Updates from the Medical Advisory Committee Meeting

Advocacy efforts by Healthesystems helped create a prior authorization for 300mg ibuprofen, as other cost-effective doses are readily available.
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September 29, 2025

Florida Workers’ Comp Trends Highlighted in WCRI Webinar

The webinar covered topics ranging from claims costs to drug payments, heat-related injuries, and more.
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September 29, 2025

Nevada CARDS Portal Down: State Issues Guidance Bulletin

There is no timeline for when the system will be back online, requiring various go-arounds for certain claims procedures.
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September 29, 2025
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 Further resources you may be interested in

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

PTSD Developments

New Jersey enacts counseling requirements, Minnesota publishes a report evaluating PTSD claims, and Washington proposes clinical guidelines.
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Cybersecurity Strategies to Balance Innovation & Caution in the Age of AI

Healthesystems AVP of Information & Technology Security, Tony Brown, will speak about this topic at the 2025 IAIABC Convention.
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Tracking Sub-Regulatory Changes in Workers’ Comp

Healthe’s VP of Industry and State Affairs, Sandy Shtab, shares her thoughts with Risk & Insurance magazine in a recent article.
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FDA Orders Opioid Manufacturers to Update Prescribing Information for Long-Term Use

All opioid manufacturers must update their drug labeling to align with a list of notes provided by the FDA.
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Burden of Proof: Unpacking Presumptions in Workers’ Comp

Exploring the expansion of presumptions in PTSD, cancers, and more.
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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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 Interactive Map

To interact with this map, use the drop-downs to select a topic and type, then click the Display button. You can then roll over and click on individual states for more detailed information. This map represents legislation proposed during the most recent legislative cycle, typically spanning two years in most states. All current regulations are displayed up to present.
The content above is representative of topics Healthesystems proactively monitors and reports on. While not all topics are directly applicable to workers' compensation claims, some may have potential to impact workers' compensation in the future.
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