Joseph Rosado, MD

# Rosado Advisory: Tribal Cannabis Clinical Framework & Medical Governance Dr. Joseph Rosado's practice specializes in designing and implementing physician-led medical cannabis programs for Tribal Nations and health systems seeking to establish sovereign, compliant healthcare infrastructure. With over 25 years of clinical experience and credentials spanning medicine (MD), business administration (MBA), chiropractic (DC), and emergency medicine (EMT-P), the practice serves as an architectural advisor for organizations building responsible cannabis healthcare systems from the ground up. The clinic's core expertise centers on the Five Pillar Clinical Framework—a governance model that integrates standardized clinical protocols, risk mitigation, regulatory alignment, and policy architecture into defensible, scalable programs. Rather than offering isolated consultations, the practice develops comprehensive, physician-authored frameworks designed for repeatable implementation across tribal councils, health systems, and policy leadership seeking to integrate cannabinoid medicine into primary and behavioral care delivery. The clinic's engagement model spans strategic advisory, clinical framework design, and ongoing policy governance, addressing everything from early-stage sovereignty strategy through full program implementation and clinical oversight. The practice has advised tribal nations on medical cannabis program design, supported health systems in regulatory compliance, and served as a medical expert witness on cannabis policy—including parliamentary testimony delivered to Sint Maarten's legislature in 2026. The clinic's approach emphasizes clinical credibility, operational sustainability, and alignment with evolving federal and state regulatory landscapes, ensuring that medical cannabis integration enhances rather than compromises institutional integrity. In addition to clinical advisory work, the practice has published extensively on cannabinoid medicine applications, including the bestselling title *Hope & Healing*, which explores medical cannabis use across conditions ranging from chronic pain and PTSD to cancer, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative diseases. This combination of clinical practice, policy expertise, and published research positions the clinic as a trusted resource for organizations committed to building medically sound, legally defensible cannabis healthcare programs grounded in tribal sovereignty and patient safety.