Physician-signed letters provide documented context for workplace reviews under varying state rules
DENVER, United States – 18th September 2026 – Veriheal Inc today announced a workplace documentation initiative focused on helping medical cannabis patients provide employers with physician-signed information during human resources reviews and related employment discussions.
The initiative centers on the company’s cannabis medical letter service, which provides eligible patients with documentation signed by a licensed physician. The letter is intended to confirm that cannabis is part of a medically supervised treatment plan and that the patient’s use complies with the applicable state medical cannabis program. It does not supersede workplace policies, employment requirements or rules governing safety-sensitive positions.
Medical cannabis programs now operate across numerous states, but qualifying conditions, documentation standards, renewal periods and employment protections differ by jurisdiction. Companies with employees in multiple states may therefore encounter different requirements when reviewing medical cannabis cards and supporting physician documentation.
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health notes that cannabis remains federally classified as a controlled substance even when state law permits medical use. That difference between federal and state treatment can create uncertainty for employers addressing drug testing, accommodation requests and workplace conduct.
A medical cannabis card generally establishes that a patient has been approved under a state program. However, the card may not provide additional context regarding the patient’s treatment plan or the role of a licensed provider. A physician-signed letter can give human resources personnel a written reference when evaluating information presented by an employee.
“A cannabis medical letter gives patients and HR teams a shared document for reviewing legal patient status and medically supervised use under applicable state requirements,” said Joshua Green, cofounder of Veriheal Inc.
Veriheal’s initiative addresses situations in which employees may otherwise rely on verbal explanations during workplace discussions. The documentation creates a consistent starting point by identifying the involvement of a licensed physician and describing the patient’s status within the relevant state program. Employers retain responsibility for applying company policies and jurisdiction-specific employment requirements.
The documentation may also be used in other circumstances where a patient needs to explain state-authorized medical cannabis status. These situations can include interactions involving housing matters or legal possession during routine encounters with authorities. The letter does not guarantee a specific decision or outcome in any setting.
For employers, the initiative reflects the growing need for structured review procedures as medical cannabis laws continue to vary among states. Some jurisdictions provide employment protections for registered patients, while others leave workplace decisions primarily to employer discretion. Differences may require organizations operating across state lines to maintain jurisdiction-specific policy language rather than relying on one uniform standard.
A documented review process can help employers evaluate whether materials come from a licensed provider and correspond with the requirements of the relevant state program. Consistent handling also creates an internal record of the information considered during an employment decision. The cannabis medical letter is designed to support that documentation process without representing a legal determination, workplace accommodation or exemption from established safety standards.
About Veriheal Inc
Veriheal Inc is a healthcare technology company founded in 2017 that connects patients with licensed physicians for medical cannabis evaluations. The company provides technology-enabled services related to medical cannabis cards, patient documentation and state program requirements. Veriheal Inc was founded by Joshua Green and Samuel Adetunji.
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