New York's highest court of appeals has held that no-fault insurers cannot deny no-fault benefits where they unilaterally determine that a provider has committed misconduct based upon alleged fraudulent conduct. The Court held that this authority belongs solely to state regulators, specifically New York's Board of Regents, which oversees professional licensing and discipline. This follows a similar recent ruling in Florida reported in this publication.
News in Brief
NYC Launch Party for Adjusted Reality
Foundation for Chiropractic Progress President Dr. Sherry McAllister’s Adjusted Reality: Supercharge Your Whole-Being for Optimal Living and Longevity, got plenty of promotion with a launch party on 5th Avenue in New York City in mid-October.
According to an F4CP press release following the event, the launch party “was attended by thought leaders, health and wellness influencers and chiropractic professionals. The evening featured a dynamic panel discussion on the role of chiropractic in whole-being health, featuring Dr. Marc Siegel, Mitzi Perdue, Del Bigtree and Dr. McAllister. The celebration concluded with a ceremonial book signing and a toast to forward momentum, marking an inspiring milestone for the chiropractic profession.”
“[T]he collective energy was palpable,” said Dr. McAllister. “We are not celebrating a book, we are igniting a movement. What we witnessed wasn’t just enthusiasm for Adjusted Reality, but a shared belief in the power of whole-being health and the chiropractic profession’s place at the forefront of that change.”
Published by Forbes Books, Adjusted Reality is available for purchase on the F4CP website at https://www.f4cp.org/adjusted-reality/. For background, read Dr. McAllister’s feature article in the September 2025 issue of DC: “Whole-Being Care Begins Where Quick Fixes End: The Chiropractic Advantage the World Has Waited For.”
What’s Your Reimbursement Issue? Here’s Your Chance to Report It
In an effort to address the reimbursement challenges DCs face on a daily basis, the Chiropractic Future Reimbursement Workgroup wants your input. The goal: “collect real-world, specific data” that “builds our ability to prove systemic abuse, quantify harm, and create change.” Document your reimbursement issue(s) confidentially at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JY7CJ82. (Submit one form per reimbursement issue.)
Palmer Alumni Awards Announced
Palmer College of Chiropractic recently announced its second annual Alumni Awards, “honoring graduates whose achievements reflect the strength, heart and global impact of the Palmer alumni community.” This year’s winners include Louis Sportelli, DC (1962 alumn) – Distinguished Achievement Award; Paul Hetrick, DC (‘77) – Distinguished Service Award; Charles “Chuck” Gibson, DC (‘55) – Entrepreneurship Award; and 10 newer alumni honored with the 10-Under-10 Award: Drs. Alexandra Fonseca (‘18), Brian Plummer (‘18), Cameron Gholampour (‘20), Casey Okamoto (‘15), Jae Oh (‘17), Jessie Bexley (‘17), Kyle Richmond (‘21), Megan Epps (‘20), Rachel Huston (‘19), and Tyler Collins (‘18).
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