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.
Elizabeth DeRobertis, MS, RD, CDE, CDN
Elizabeth DeRobertis, a registered dietitian and diabetes educator, has a master's degree in clinical nutrition from New York University. The director of nutrition and wellness services at Scarsdsale Medical Group in N.Y., she is a nationally recognized speaker on diabetes and weight management, and is frequently quoted in the media including national television shows, publications and websites. She is also the co-creator of HungerShield, an all-natural appetite-control drink mix.