Policy · Source check 2026-08-24
Editorial Policy
How are medical claims, corrections, conflicts, and updates handled?
Medical claims are tied to named sources, checked dates, and stated limits. Editorial conclusions do not change because of a commercial relationship.
What the record looks for
The publication distinguishes a research finding, a guideline position, a coverage rule, and an editorial explanation. Corrections identify what changed and link to the supporting source.
What this does not establish
The site is not a medical reviewer, clinic, provider directory, or substitute for a diagnosis. High-risk topics deserve qualified review before readers rely on them for care decisions.
Before acting on this page
- Write down the outcome you hope to change and how you would notice it.
- Bring medicines, supplements, and relevant health questions to the clinician coordinating care.
- Verify a practitioner’s applicable license and ask about scope, consent, costs, and sterile single-use needles.
Sources to inspect
NCCIH acupuncture overview, CMS National Coverage Determination 30.3.3
Checked 2026-08-24. Source pages are linked for direct review; this publication paraphrases rather than reproduces their text.