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Why Citation Transparency Matters

If a claim is not cited, it should not be trusted.

Phoenix Health Compass EditorialPublished June 29, 2026Updated July 2, 20263 min read

Why Citation Transparency Matters

Healthcare misinformation spreads fastest when claims are stripped of their source. Our editorial standard is simple: no citation, no claim.

  • Provider and hospital facts cite the federal or state registry of origin.
  • Learn Center articles cite MedlinePlus, CDC, NIH, AHRQ, or CMS.
  • Phoenix Guide responses cite the passages used to generate the answer.

If you ever see an uncited healthcare claim on Phoenix Health Compass, please report it via feedback.

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