AI Use Policy & Disclosure

Last updated: June 27, 2026

Our Position in One Sentence

AI tools accelerate our research and drafting. Human editors verify every fact, exercise every health judgment, and stand behind every published article.

What AI Tools We Use, and How

We use large language models and AI-assisted research tools as part of our editorial workflow. Specifically, AI may be used for:

✅ Initial research — surfacing relevant data, statistics, and studies
✅ Structural drafting — outlines, section headings, content scaffolding
✅ Editing assistance — grammar, clarity, readability suggestions
✅ Completeness checks — identifying gaps in topic coverage

What We Never Use AI For

❌ Final fact-checking — always done by human editors against primary sources
❌ Subject-matter judgment — what is best, safe, recommended, etc.
❌ Generating fake reviews, testimonials, or user experiences
❌ Replacing human accountability for what is published under our name

Human Review on Every Article

Every article on HealthCalculator is reviewed by Dr. Michael Reed, MD, MPH, our Medical Editor & Board-Certified Physician, or a qualified guest reviewer with relevant credentials, before it goes live. This is not optional and not automated.

Specifically, the human reviewer:

Verifies all factual claims against primary or authoritative sources
Confirms that recommendations reflect current health best practice and regulation
Removes or rewrites any AI-generated content that is generic, inaccurate, or potentially misleading
Adds the editor signature and last-reviewed date to the published article

How to Identify Our AI Disclosure on Any Article

Every article on this site includes an "Editorial Transparency & AI Use Disclosure" box near the end of the article, summarizing:

That AI tools assisted in research and drafting
The name and role of the human editor who reviewed the article
The last review date
Our medical disclaimer when applicable

Affiliate & Commercial Disclosures

HealthCalculator is reader-supported. Some articles may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission when readers purchase through those links — at no extra cost to you.

We follow the FTC Endorsement Guides and California's transparency requirements. Affiliate relationships never determine our editorial recommendations.

Regulatory Compliance

We monitor and aim to comply with: FTC Endorsement Guides; California SB 942 (AI Content Transparency); EU AI Act content-identification provisions; GDPR; CCPA/CPRA; and for health topics specifically, all applicable regulatory frameworks (e.g., SEC Marketing Rule, FINRA, CFPB for FH; FDA, HIPAA-applicable boundaries for HC; RESPA, NAR Code for REH).

Reporting Concerns

If you believe an article contains AI-generated content that is misleading, inaccurate, or insufficiently disclosed, please contact us at transparency@health-calculator-exm.example. We respond to all credible concerns within 5 business days.