NWCDC 2019

ST05 | Be Ready! Medical Marijuana is Here To Stay: Is it A Medical Issue or Legal Issue or Both? (Room Innovation & Solution Theater in Expo)

Medical marijuana is now available in a large number of states, and it is just a question of time as to when it will be federally accepted. A physician and a lawyer will debate the history of this trend and how we got here. They will also discuss the validity of using medical marijuana as a treatment option in various types of workers' compensation claims. Recreational marijuana will likely be liberalized at the federal level very soon. Learn how these changes will impact your workers' compensation claims from a medical and legal standpoint.