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.
Association of New Jersey Chiropractors Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The Association of New Jersey Chiropractors (ANJC), one of the largest associations of chiropractic physicians in the nation, celebrates its 10thanniversary in 2014. In late January, the association celebrated 10years of growth and accomplishments with a reception hosted at theImperia in Somerset, N.J. for members and business partners.
The evening kicked off with a greeting by ANJC President, Dr. JosephD'Angiolillo, who gave an overview of the current state of theassociation. Past ANJC President Dr. Steven Clarke then gave a recap ofhonorable undertakings by the association on behalf of the profession.Highlighting these efforts, in 2009, and after ANJC working withlegislators for many years, a new scope of practice was passed. Byadvancing the scope of practice for chiropractic physicians in N.J. forthe first time since 1953, chiropractic physicians were able to enhancethe way they treat and manage their patients.
That dedication and commitment to the profession led to a historic first, 10 years ago, when six N.J. chiropractic associations unitedto form the ANJC. Today, this precedent-setting organization isdesigned to forcefully promote and protect the profession and itspatients. The ANJC is one of the strongest and largest chiropracticstate associations, with almost 2,000 members treating nearly 1 millionpatients throughout the state.
"ANJC’s 10th anniversary is a remarkable milestone for theassociation. Our members currently make up over 80 percent ofpracticing chiropractic physicians in the state and are among the mostdedicated in the profession," said Dr. D’Angiolillo. "We have made manyachievements together as an association and will continue to work hardto represent the profession and educate the public on chiropracticcare."
Source: Association of New Jersey Chiropractors