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.
Hygenic President/CEO Appointed to FCP Board of Directors
Marshall Dahneke, CEO and president of Hygenic Corporation, was recently appointed to the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (FCP) Board of Directors. Dahneke joins a number of other well-known doctors and vendors who are responsible for setting policy and overseeing the activities of the foundation. Other board members include:
- Chairman: Kent Greenawalt, president of Foot Levelers
- Don Petersen, publisher of Dynamic Chiropractic
- Dr. Gerry Clum, president of Life West
- Dr. Mark Ziegler, president of Northwestern Health Sciences University
- Dr. Mark Sanna, president of Breakthrough Coaching
- Dr. Bob Hoffman, President of The Masters Circle
- Dr Carol Ann Malizia
- Dr Terry Yochum
- Dr Mike Flynn
- Dwayne Bennett
Source: Foundation for Chiropractic Progress