At MMAP News, accuracy is at the heart of our mission. We are committed to providing our readers with truthful, verifiable, and unbiased information on topics that affect millions of Americans — including Medicare and Medicaid laws, Social Security updates, IRS and tax regulations, health insurance programs, and financial aid and stimulus initiatives.
We understand that misinformation in these areas can have serious real-world consequences. That’s why we hold ourselves to the highest editorial and fact-checking standards before publishing any content.
Our Fact-Checking Process
To ensure every article meets our standards of integrity and reliability, MMAP News follows a structured multi-step fact-checking process:
- Source Verification
- We rely only on official, authoritative, and primary sources, such as:
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Social Security Administration (SSA)
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- U.S. Department of Education
- U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
- Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
- State and federal government press releases
- We rely only on official, authoritative, and primary sources, such as:
- Cross-Referencing Information
- Each fact, figure, or claim is cross-referenced with at least two independent, reliable sources to confirm consistency.
- Expert Review (When Applicable)
- Complex topics related to law, healthcare policy, or tax regulations may be reviewed by subject-matter experts or professionals in the relevant field.
- Ongoing Updates
- Policies, regulations, and benefits often change. MMAP News regularly reviews previously published content to ensure information remains accurate and current.
- Updated articles are clearly marked with the date of revision or a note explaining significant changes.
Corrections Policy
Despite our diligence, errors can occur. When we identify a mistake, MMAP News takes immediate action to:
- Correct the error transparently, specifying what was changed and why.
- Add an editor’s note or correction notice at the bottom of the affected article.
- Review editorial processes to prevent similar issues in the future.
If you believe an article contains an inaccuracy, you can contact our editorial team at:
📧 corrections@mmapnews.com
All correction requests are reviewed promptly by our fact-checking and editorial teams.
Use of AI and Automation
While MMAP News may use digital tools or automated systems to assist in data gathering or formatting, no article is published without human editorial review.
All AI-assisted content is fact-checked and verified by our editorial staff before publication.
Transparency and Independence
MMAP News is editorially independent.
We do not accept sponsorships, partnerships, or advertising that influence our reporting or fact-checking decisions. Our coverage is guided solely by public interest, not by any political, corporate, or governmental agenda.
Attribution and Citations
Every factual statement, statistic, or policy reference is clearly attributed to its source through:
- Inline links to official documents or databases
- Reference citations at the end of the article, or
- Direct mention of the source agency within the text
We encourage readers to review original sources to verify claims independently.
Public Participation
We believe in accountability through engagement.
If readers identify missing context, outdated information, or a factual error, we invite them to reach out via:
📩 editor@mmapnews.com
Constructive feedback and credible evidence are vital to our mission of maintaining accuracy and trust.