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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.

Oregon’s MLAC Discusses Access to Care

Two recent committee meetings addressed access to care, exclusive remedy, and more.
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August 25, 2025

FDA Orders Opioid Manufacturers to Update Prescribing Information for Long-Term Use

Labeling changes must address safety considerations including the limited use of extended-release formulations, safe discontinuation, and more.
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August 25, 2025

Wisedocs Publishes Survey Report on AI In Claims

Over 65 claims professionals were surveyed on their thoughts surrounding AI in the insurance industry.
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August 25, 2025

Alaska Finalizes 2026 Fee Schedule Recommendations

Recommended changes will be reviewed by the WCB and MSRC on August 22nd, with final adoption expected in October, and taking effect in 2026.
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August 18, 2025

Colorado Meeting Reviews Workers’ Comp Reform Requirements

The DoWC discussed requirements from the recently enacted House Bill 1300, which mandates vast workers’ comp reforms.
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August 18, 2025

Michigan Proposes Cancer Presumption for Medical Examiners

The presumption would cover a wide variety of cancers for medical examiners with 60 months of active duty, or exposure to certain hazardous incidents.
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August 18, 2025

Oklahoma Solicits Public Feedback on Medical Fee Schedule

Public comments will be accepted on the current fee schedule until September 7th.
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August 18, 2025

Texas Requests Feedback for 2026 Research Agenda

Stakeholders can submit feedback on the research agenda by September 15th.
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August 18, 2025

California Shares Key Updates at CHWSC Meeting

Topics covered included recent MTUS updates, the pharmacy fee schedule update, UR and IMR updates, and more.
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August 18, 2025
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 Further resources you may be interested in

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

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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The Emerging Role of AI in Workers’ Comp – and the Regulations Surrounding It

An expert Q&A with Sandy Shtab, VP of Industry and State Affairs, on AI in workers’ comp and the regulations surrounding it.
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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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CWCI Publishes Report on Long-COVID

Long COVID cases made up 4.7% of COVID claims, totaling 6,000 claims, yet their medical payments totaled $105 million.
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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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