The minimum evidence for inclusion
- A currently accessible page controlled by the hospital, health system, practice, or named clinician explicitly identifies genicular artery embolization or knee embolization for osteoarthritis.
- The first-party site provides a location and a path to request care, schedule a consultation, or contact the relevant interventional radiology service.
- KneeLife records the exact source URL, organization, location, and date checked. The public listing links directly to that source.
What does not qualify
- A scraped directory, paid lead-generation page, social post, news story from an unrelated publisher, or unsourced claim that a provider performs GAE.
- A research publication or completed clinical trial without current first-party evidence that patients can access the service.
- A generic interventional radiology page that discusses embolization but does not explicitly identify GAE or knee embolization.
- A provider-submitted claim that KneeLife cannot independently match to a public first-party source.
What verification does—and does not—mean
| Confirmed | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| The organization publicly describes offering GAE for knee osteoarthritis | Clinical quality, outcomes, or complication rate |
| A program location and official contact path were identifiable | Current appointment availability or insurance coverage |
| The linked evidence was accessible on the review date | Case volume, technical approach, or individual candidacy |
| No payment was required for inclusion | Endorsement by KneeLife or Christopher Warne, MD |
Maintenance and corrections
KneeLife rechecks public sources on a rolling basis, with a target interval of six months. A listing is removed or marked for re-verification when its source disappears, no longer describes an active offering, or conflicts with the organization's current location or contact information.
Programs are ordered by geography and organization name. Payment cannot create a verified status, alter organic order, or change KneeLife's discussion of GAE evidence or candidacy.
Why the directory lists programs first
The initial release verifies care programs rather than grading individual physicians. That allows KneeLife to make a narrow, auditable claim from first-party evidence without implying that a clinician's credentials, experience, or outcomes have been independently audited. Individual profiles may be added only when a separate credential and identity-verification process is in place.