AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHemp-CBD on the line: CMS is piloting Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement for hemp-derived products (up to $500/year), but a looming federal hemp ban could criminalize many CBD items—especially those with THC above the new threshold—putting the program’s future at risk. Indiana policy shift: State Sen. Mike Bohacek says he’s drafting medical marijuana legislation for 2027, citing federal rescheduling momentum and a need for regulated, healthcare-led access. Public health + cannabis: A new UC San Diego long-term study links childhood cannabis use to worse cognitive outcomes, adding to growing pressure for stronger youth protections. Safety crackdown: Thailand tightened cannabis handling to licensed medical facilities and herbal shops, while medical flower stays allowed under stricter supervision. Prison pressure: Scotland’s HMP Addiewell reported 42 drug-smuggling incidents over five years, including drones and throw-overs—spice and valium among the targets. Local education: Colorado’s CDOT is pushing teen-driver messaging in Spanish about cannabis impairment and DUI risk.
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