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.
Musculoskeletal Disorders Take Center Stage
Looking for the latest on the musculoskeletal pain epidemic and the increasing premium placed on preventive strategies including chiropractic? Check out The Impact of Musculoskeletal Disorders on Americans – Opportunities for Action.
This executive summary from the U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative's The Burden of Musculoskeletal Diseases in the United States: Prevalence, Societal and Economic Cost, 3rd Edition, highlights the prevalence, health impact and economic costs of musculoskeletal disorders; then presents a strategy to reduce the burden, from accelerated research and prevention strategies, to improved coordination between providers.
You can read the entire summary by clicking here.