CMS LEAD Model Cracks Door Open to Cannabis Conversation

2 months ago mqfnmymy

January 12, 2026 By Edo Banach , Eli Greenspan , Matthew Piscitelli Key Takeaways: The LEAD Model’s Substance Access Beneficiary Engagement Incentives (BEI) allow participating ACOs to advise patients on eligible hemp products as part of preventive, team based care in Medicare. The BEI creates a standardized on-ramp for provider education, informed patient choice and outcomes tracking within value based care. The […]