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Then and Now: 8 Reflections from 15 Years of RxInformer

In celebration of the 15 year anniversary of RxInformer, the editorial staff looked back at past issues to understand what has changed – and what hasn’t.

Marijuana Developments

WCRI Reports on the Impact of Marijuana Laws on Workers’ Comp Benefits

While recreational marijuana laws may be tied to increases in claim frequency, medical payments and prescriptions decreased, including those for opioids.

Marijuana Developments

Massachusetts Considers Reimbursement, California Could Reject Medical Recommendation

A bill in Massachusetts could require insurers to pay for marijuana, while ACOEM recommends against marijuana for chronic pain guidelines.

Medical marijuana bag with a green cross

Marijuana Developments

New Jersey Proposes Expansion to Medical Marijuana Law

A new bill would give providers more discretion in what medical conditions could qualify a patient for medical cannabis.

Workforce Trends

Positive Marijuana Screenings Increase – What More to Expect with Rescheduling?

New data from Quest Diagnostics 2024 Drug Testing Index, and industry leaders discuss how rescheduling will impact workers’ comp.

Marijuana Developments

DEA to Reschedule Marijuana

While bureaucratic wheels may take time, marijuana will become a Schedule III drug soon.

Marijuana Developments

Department of Health and Human Services Reveals Cannabis Rescheduling Findings

With many federal agencies in alignment, the ultimate decision rests with the DEA.

Marijuana Developments

White House Pardons Simple Possession Charges for Marijuana

A recent proclamation applies to simple federal possession charges on or before December 22, 2023.

Legislation & Policy

California Bans Pre-Employment Marijuana Screening

Similar to a Washington law passed earlier this year, employees are not permitted to possess, to be impaired by, or to use cannabis on the job.

Clinical Insights

Medical Cannabis Makes Little Impact on Pain Management in Group Health

A new study uses data from 583,000 group health patients with chronic noncancer pain.

Marijuana Developments

Washington State Bans Pre-Employment Cannabis Screening

As other states come closer to recreational legalization, Washington State pushes the needle further.

Legislation & Policy

Marijuana Reimbursement Initiatives See Signs of Life

Three states have introduced bills or seen court cases overturned in relation to this policy.

Marijuana Updates

More Research Indicates Marijuana Use May Reduce Opioid Use

New reports from the Journal of the American Medical Association and Health Economics.

Marijuana Updates

Cannabis Research Continues for Chronic Pain

Two new studies highlight marijuana’s analgesic effects.

Legislation & Policy

Midterm Marijuana Legalization

Maryland and Missouri voters pass recreational legalization.

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