10/06/2026
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American Medical Health Association (MAHA) has reportedly intervened to preserve the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), the primary federal research center for alternative medicine in the United States. This center plays a key role in investigating complementary therapies, evaluating their safety and efficacy, and providing evidence-based guidance for public health and clinical practice.
NCCIH supports research on a wide range of alternative and integrative health approaches, including herbal medicine, acupuncture, meditation, and dietary supplements. By funding studies, developing guidelines, and disseminating information, the center helps ensure that complementary therapies are assessed rigorously and that patients and healthcare providers have reliable information for informed decision-making.
MAHA’s action to safeguard NCCIH underscores the importance of continuing federal support for research into alternative medicine. Maintaining funding and operational stability ensures that innovative therapies can be studied, potential benefits can be confirmed, and any risks can be identified. This work contributes to broader public health knowledge and encourages safe, science-based use of complementary treatments.
Experts note that evidence-based evaluation of alternative therapies is essential for patient safety and informed healthcare choices. Preserving NCCIH allows the U.S. to continue advancing integrative medicine research, supporting healthcare innovation, and providing valuable resources for clinicians, researchers, and the general public.
