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A new op-ed published in Marijuana Moment is raising questions about the future of the U.S. cannabis industry. Written by Gennaro Luce and Matthew Myro Rothman, the piece argues that even if the federal government moves cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, that change alone may not be enough to stabilize the industry long-term.In this episode of TDR Cannabis in Five, host Shadd Dales walks through the argument presented in the op-ed and explains why healthcare integration may ultimately determine the long-term success of the cannabis industry. While rescheduling could eliminate the tax burden created by Internal Revenue Code Section 280E—a major financial hurdle for cannabis companies—the authors argue that the real structural issue lies elsewhere.Unlike traditional pharmaceuticals, medical cannabis is rarely covered by insurance plans, meaning most patients must pay out of pocket. According to the authors, without insurance reimbursement and deeper integration into the healthcare system, cannabis could struggle to reach the same level of legitimacy and accessibility as conventional medicine.With federal rescheduling potentially on the horizon under the Donald Trump administration, the conversation about what comes next for cannabis policy is becoming increasingly important.The question now isn’t just whether cannabis will be rescheduled—it’s whether the healthcare system will eventually treat it like medicine.#CannabisIndustry #CannabisRescheduling #ScheduleIII #CannabisPolicy #MedicalCannabis #CannabisReform #CannabisInvesting #CannabisHealthcare #CannabisNews #TDRCannabisWant to see more Cannabis Reform videos?🎬    • Massachusetts Voters Reject Cannabis Rollb...  🎬    • Can Cannabis Rescheduling Happen During Wa...  🎬    • Federal Hemp Ban: What’s Actually Targeted...  🎬    • Virginia Adult-Use Sales Finally Near | TD...  Want to stay updated on Cannabis, Small Cap, AI, and Crypto?Subscribe to our Daily Baked newsletter:https://newsletter.thedalesreport.com...Find us on social media and podcast platforms:✅ Facebook:   / thedalesreport  ✅ Twitter:

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