AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHemp vs Medicare: CMS chief Mehmet Oz urged senators to reject a move that would delay a federal hemp product ban, warning it could roll back access to full-spectrum CBD for seniors and people with disabilities on Medicare. Marijuana safety signal: A CDC report says ER visits tied to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome rose 16% from last October to May, with nearly 200,000 ER visits linked to heavy marijuana use. Florida medical marijuana fight: A fired Hillsborough County firefighter-paramedic is set to appeal after a court said his medical-marijuana card didn’t require accommodation under his bargaining agreement. Kratom policy in the spotlight: North Dakota lawmakers started talks on restricting kratom ahead of a public input period, including possible limits on synthetic derivatives. Infectious disease watch: Candida auris is rising again, now reported in 27 states this year, with major risk for hospitalized and immunocompromised patients. Cannabis retail access: New York signed a law letting licensed cannabis vendors sell at approved farmer’s markets and community events via special permits. PTSD treatment research: A study highlights dronabinol’s potential to reduce PTSD nightmares, adding to growing interest in cannabinoid-based therapies.
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