The Commonwealth Project
A non-profit initiative advancing safe, clinician-supervised medical cannabis access and real-world clinical data collection for Medicare-eligible and older adult populations.
What is The Commonwealth Project? Founded with clinical leadership from Benjamin Caplan, MD, The Commonwealth Project is an institutional research and policy initiative dedicated to modernizing healthcare coverage for seniors. The project advocates for safe, clinician-guided cannabinoid therapies to alleviate chronic pain, sleep disruption, and polypharmacy risks in older adults, while gathering evidence to support Medicare policy evolution.
National Media & Investigative Coverage
The Commonwealth Project’s clinical model and senior patient advocacy have been featured across national media outlets:
Medical Marijuana Could Become More Accessible for Senior Citizens
Fox News examines how The Commonwealth Project is pioneering clinician-supervised therapeutic access for elderly patients.
Easier Access May Revolutionize Health Care for Seniors
An in-depth perspective on replacing harmful polypharmacy with guided clinical endocannabinoid care.
Rescheduling Would Be Only the Beginning for Clinical Research
Dr. Caplan discusses federal cannabis rescheduling, clinical trial access, and why clinical research infrastructure is urgently needed.
Leadership & Institutional Partnerships
The Commonwealth Project collaborates with philanthropic leaders, academic clinicians, and healthcare innovators including Howard J. Kessler, supporting transformative healthcare initiatives across major academic medical centers:
