decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2020 Issue 10 (October)
New services: Consider revenue, risk, reputation before you recommend cannabis
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Article Overview
This article explains how medical practices can respond to patient questions about medical cannabis and what the general landscape looks like for physicians who choose to become certified recommenders. It covers broad state-law differences, certification and follow-up expectations, business and reimbursement considerations, and the professional, regulatory, and malpractice risks practices should weigh before offering this service. The content is aimed at physicians, practice managers, and billing/compliance professionals evaluating whether and how medical cannabis guidance fits into a practice.
Why This Topic Matters
Medical cannabis services are expanding quickly, but they bring state-specific requirements, compliance concerns, and reputational considerations that practices need to understand before participating.
What You Will Learn
- How the medical cannabis recommendation landscape is changing across states
- What general certification and follow-up expectations may apply to physicians
- How practices think about revenue, insurance, and out-of-pocket payment issues
- What legal, licensing, malpractice, and reputational risks are associated with this service
- How physicians can discuss medical cannabis questions even without certification
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Medical office staff
- Compliance professionals
- Billing and revenue cycle staff
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