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  1. Health policy Some Medicare Patients Can Now Get Free CBD Under Test Program The Trump administration authorized a trial to examine whether the cannabis compound can ease symptoms and reduce health care costs for older patients May 15, 2026
  2. Addiction policy Saskatchewan passes involuntary addiction treatment law The Compassionate Intervention Act is expected to take effect this fall after regulations are finalized, despite warnings from medical groups and advocates May 8, 2026
  3. FDA scrutiny FDA’s Makary defends drug rejections amid backlash The FDA commissioner told CNBC he stands with agency scientists after criticism over recent decisions, including the rejection of Replimune’s melanoma drug candidate May 5, 2026