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.
The Development of Chiropractic Standards of Care
There is probably nothing more important in today's health care environment than standards for health care practitioners. Every segment of the general public is crying out for more effective, cost efficient health care.
Where does the chiropractic profession stand on these issues? What do we need to do to demonstrate our economic viability in these cost conscious times?
These three articles are the first in a long series that will attempt to keep you fully informed on this most important issue.