WHY IT MATTERS: Patients relying on medical cannabis for serious conditions may see improved access, more consistent product standards, and stronger legal protections if compassionate care policy reforms move forward at the federal level. CLINICAL OVERVIEW: Efforts to modernize medical cannabis policy at a national level reflect a growing recognition that patients deserve structured, evidence-informed access to cannabinoid therapies rather than navigating a fragmented and inconsistent regulatory landscape. Compassionate care frameworks have historically served as critical pathways for patients with serious or treatment-resistant conditions to access medications outside of standard channels.