Workers' Comp and Medical Marijuana - Waiting to Exhale

 

  

 

Regardless of any benefits that medical marijuana may offer chronic pain sufferers, employers are experiencing side effects that include headaches, anxiety and confusion. Medical marijuana's legalization raises a dizzying host of questions about its impact in areas ranging from organizational drug policy to reimbursement. While it may be tempting to hold one's breath to see how it all shakes out, employers should be talking with their workers' compensation partners to develop a clear strategy to address these issues.  Read more... 

 

Featured in WorkCompWire, April 15, 2014

 

 
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