The American Council of Cannabis Medicine (ACCM) announced a national initiative developed with top insurers, health systems, associations, and wellness organizations. This multifaceted program expands access to affordable, medically guided cannabis treatment for millions of Americans.
New partnerships with leading insurance providers deliver comprehensive medical cannabis benefits for individuals and companies of all sizes, from single policyholders to Fortune 500 employers. With several major carriers participating, the program offers broad coverage tailored to patient needs.
"Expanding insurance coverage for medical cannabis is a vital step forward in making this therapeutic option accessible to more Americans," said Todd Houston, senior vice president at IronHealth. "Through these partnerships with ACCM, patients now receive real support –financially and medically – for the wellness pathway they desire."
More than 400 associations and wellness organizations are engaging their members with ACCM's Elevated States program: a unique educational and benefit platform that empowers individuals to explore safe, legal use of medical cannabis as part of their wellness journey.
"We're proud to work with organizations that prioritize education and wellness," ACCM Vice President Scott Rancie said. "Elevated States gives members trusted, state-program pathways to explore medical cannabis in a responsible, legal way."
Health care systems gain a referral resource
ACCM's Distinguished Physician Referral Network enables health care systems nationwide to refer patients to vetted medical-cannabis programs. This initiative protects Medicare and Medicaid compliance while expanding access to alternative care pathways.
"Our Distinguished Physician Referral Network offers hospitals and providers a private, patient-centered solution," said Dr. Michael Butler, National Medical Committee Chair at ACCM. "It allows health systems to support patient care without jeopardizing reimbursements."
Technology partner spotlight: EM2P2
"ACCM's partnership with EM2P2 ensures the technical infrastructure powering this network is reliable, scalable, compliant and built for the future," said Gennaro Luce, CEO of EM2P2, ACCM's primary technology partner. "Together, we've created the digital backbone for a national medical-cannabis platform connecting patients to the products and services they need to optimize wellness outcomes."
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