December **, ****

Dear Sir/Ms.:

Throughout my career, I have been passionate about removing barriers to care and improving social determinants of health. I use Medical Marijuana like any other treatment. But at this point in my career, I am using less pharmaceuticals and moving towards natural treatments. Medical Marijuana works and is cost-effective. It improves the lives of millions with a reasonable risk-benefit ratio. Clinical Research continues to evolve. The Pharmacogenomics of Medical Marijuana is an upcoming frontier in medicine.

o I have a very strong background in Evidence-Based Medicine.

o I have certified and recertified over 1000 patients for Medical Marijuana use since 2018

o I have provided guidance and expertise reviewing and evaluating the prescribing of psychotropic drugs along with other drugs to manage acute and chronic co-morbid conditions

o I have experience in Addiction Medicine

o Provider of both Suboxone and Vivitrol for Substance Use Disorder

o I have successfully treated Opiate Use Disorder with Medical Marijuana

o I have experience as a Hospice Medical Director

o I have successfully treated chronic pain with Medical Marijuana

o I have successfully treated patients with Cancer with Medical Marijuana

o I have successfully treated patients at the End of Life with Medical Marijuana

o I have expertise in treating complex chronic medical problems

o I have successfully treated IBD with Medical Marijuana

o I have successfully treated Autism with Medical Marijuana

o I have successfully treated Anxiety with Medical Marijuana

o I have successfully treated Veterans for PTSD with Medical Marijuana

o I have successfully treated Parkinson’s Disease with Medical Marijuana

o I have successfully treated HIV and Hep C with Medical Marijuana

o I have participated on committees to develop clinical and quality initiatives

o I have performance improvement and risk management experience

I look forward to the possibility of working with you.

With Warm Regards,

John L. Behm, MD