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.
Roger Russo, DC
Dr. Roger Russo is the president and co-CEOs of Stay Fit Seniors, Inc. (www.stayfitseniors.com), a nationwide program that combines chiropractic care and regular exercise exclusively for seniors 60 and older. To learn more, visit the Stay Fit Seniors Web site and read "A New Face for Chiropractic" – an interview with Drs. Russo and Lauro – in our July 2, 2007 issue online.