N.J. Fraud / RICO Case Under Review; B.C. Registrant Status Change for DCs

This Dynamic Chiropractic article presents two crucial legal updates impacting chiropractors. In New Jersey, a landmark fraud and RICO case initiated by no-fault insurance carriers against doctors, including chiropractors, is under review by the Supreme Court. The case revolves around whether such claims should be pursued in court or through mandatory no-fault arbitration. A Superior Court initially ruled in favor of arbitration for all claims, including IFPA, a decision later reversed by the appellate court, creating a conflict with a Third Circuit ruling. The NJ Supreme Court's final decision will significantly impact how these insurance fraud allegations are handled. Separately, in British Columbia, a notable change in registrant status has occurred, with chiropractic doctors now registered under the College of Complementary Health Care Professionals, moving away from the College of Chiropractors of BC established in 1934. This shift could potentially foreshadow broader legislative changes in healthcare regulation in other jurisdictions.