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.
Michael Mathesie, DC, DACRB, DABFP
Dr. Michael Mathesie is a 1988 graduate of Life University. He has been practicing in Coral Springs, Fla., for 26 years, and teaching and utilizing laser therapy in his practice since 2005. Dr. Mathesie is a recipient of the Sports Chiropractor of the Year award, and two governors have appointed him to the Florida Board of Athletic Training and the Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine.