Methodology

How provider information should be reviewed.

This framework explains what we look for before presenting providers side by side. It will become stronger as more provider data is collected and sourced.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

What we look for

Provider profiles should be evaluated for licensing clarity, care model details, pricing transparency, service area, and medical-claims language.

  • Clear clinician roles (who evaluates, who prescribes, who follows up).
  • Care model clarity (telehealth, in-person, hybrid) and what a patient experience looks like.
  • Pricing transparency (what’s included vs excluded; refill, labs, follow-up, shipping, cancellation).
  • Where the provider serves patients (state availability for telehealth, locations for in-person care).

What “verified” means on this site

“Verified” should only be used when a specific fact is supported by a source a reader can check (for example, a provider’s site or a public licensing resource). If we can’t verify something, we label it as unknown.

  • We do not guarantee treatment eligibility, outcomes, availability, or insurance coverage.
  • We do not endorse a provider clinically — we organize information for comparison.
  • Readers should confirm details directly with the provider before paying.

Data quality standard

Unknown data should remain unknown until a source verifies it. Provider claims should not be repeated without context or sourcing.

  • Prefer source links over marketing claims and testimonials.
  • Avoid rankings unless the inputs are defined, sourced, and explained.
  • Sponsored placement (if any) must be labeled and separated from editorial methodology.

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