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Lake County, Florida Votes Unanimously to Ban Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

The Health Law Firm

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On October 24, 2017, Lake County commissioners decided to ban medical marijuana dispensaries, citing the willingness of some neighboring communities to allow medicinal pot shops. The ban applies only to unincorporated areas of the county and not to the surrounding cities.

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CMS releases its Measures Under Consideration List for 2018 pre-rulemaking

CMS.gov

CMS releases its Measures Under Consideration List for 2018 pre-rulemaking. keya.joy-bush@…. Thu, 11/30/2017 - 15:28. Kate Goodrich, M.D., M.H.S. Director, Center for Clinical Standards & Quality and CMS Chief Medical Officer. Topic. Initiatives. Leadership. End-Stage Renal Disease. Hospitals. Nursing facilities. Physicians. Quality. Medicare and other payers are rapidly moving toward a healthcare system that rewards high quality care while spending more wisely.