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# [State of the States, September 1](https://www.iwpharmacy.com/blog/state-of-the-states-september-1)

 Written by [Danielle Jaffee](https://www.iwpharmacy.com/blog/author/danielle-jaffee) | Sep 1, 2017 3:21:01 PM

What's happening this week in workers' compensation? IWP's weekly legislative wrap-up, **State of the States**, keeps you up to date on important matters within the workers compensation and pharmacy arena.

**This week's legislative wrap-up contains updates including:**

- Wisconsin Council recommending legislators adopt Medicare based medical fee schedule 
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services seeking members to service on pain management task force
- Supreme Court rendering decision on patient choice of pharmacy in Kentucky

You'll also find information on pending legislation and recent decisions in Ohio and California.

<https://www.iwpharmacy.com/hubfs/Legislative%20Wrap%20Up%2009.01.17.pdf>

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