N.Y. Workers' Compensation Law Section 13-E
Revocation of licenses of compensation medical bureaus and laboratories

The chairman may revoke the license of any compensation medical bureau or laboratory upon a finding certified to him by the medical society of the county in which such bureau or laboratory is located, or by a board designated by such medical society or otherwise, as provided under section thirteen-b, or by the medical appeals unit, that such bureau or laboratory has been guilty of professional or other misconduct, or of violation of the provisions of this chapter, or that the personnel of such bureau is not properly qualified under this chapter, or that the equipment of such bureau or laboratory is inadequate for the proper rendering of medical care. The medical appeals unit may review the determination of such medical society or board, and on application of the compensation medical bureau or laboratory accused must do so, and may reopen the matter and receive further evidence. The decision and recommendation of the medical appeals unit shall be advisory to the chairman, and shall not be binding or conclusive upon him. The medical appeals unit shall prescribe the rules of procedure governing the investigation, hearing and determination of all charges of professional or other misconduct under this section. Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting in any respect the power or duty of the chairman to investigate instances of misconduct, or violations of the provisions of this chapter, or violations of rules promulgated by the chairman under the provisions of this chapter, or failure to submit full and truthful medical reports directly to the chairman within the time limits provided under subdivision four of § 13-A (Selection of authorized physician by employee)section thirteen-a of this chapter, either before or after investigation or hearing by a medical society or board, or review by the medical appeals unit as herein provided, and to temporarily suspend the license of any laboratory or medical bureau, or after a hearing to revoke the same.

Source: Section 13-E — Revocation of licenses of compensation medical bureaus and laboratories, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/WKC/13-E (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Oct. 18, 2025).

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Definitions 10
Liability for compensation 11
Alternative remedy 12
Compensation not allowed for first seven days 13
Treatment and care of injured employees 13–A
Selection of authorized physician by employee 13–AA
Medical appeals unit 13–B
Authorization of providers, medical bureaus and laboratories by the chair 13–C
Licensing of compensation medical bureaus and laboratories 13–D
Removal of providers from lists of those authorized to render medical care or to conduct independent medical examinations 13–E
Revocation of licenses of compensation medical bureaus and laboratories 13–F
Payment of medical fees 13–G
Payment of bills for medical care 13–H
Ombudsman for injured workers 13–I
Solicitation prohibited 13–J
Medical or surgical treatment by insurance carriers and employers 13–K
Care and treatment of injured employees by duly licensed podiatrists 13–L
Care and treatment of injured employees by duly licensed chiropractors 13–M
Care and treatment of injured employees by duly licensed psychologists 13–N
Mandatory registration of entities which derive income from independent medical examinations 13–O
Pharmaceutical fee schedule 13–P
Comprehensive prescription drug formulary 14
Weekly wages basis of compensation 14–A
Double compensation and death benefits when minors illegally employed 15
Schedule in case of disability 15–A
Assessment on insolvent group self-insured trusts 16
Death benefits 16–A
Death benefits due to diesel exposure 17
Noncitizens 17–A
Limited English proficiency 18
Notice of injury or death 18–A
Notice: The New York Jockey Injury Compensation Fund, Inc 18–B
Notice 18–C
Independent livery bases 19
Physical examination 19–A
Physicians not to accept fees from carriers 19–B
Treatment by physicians in employ of board 19–C
Actions against health services personnel 20
Determination of claims for compensation 21
Presumptions 21–A
Temporary payment of compensation 22
Modification of awards, decisions or orders 23
Appeals 23–A
Mistakes, defects and irregularities 24
Costs and fees 24–A
Representation before the workers’ compensation board 25
Compensation, how payable 25–A
Procedure and payment of compensation in certain claims 25–B
Awards to non-residents: Non-resident compensation fund 26
Enforcement of payment in default 26–A
Procedure and payment of compensation in claims against uninsured defaulting employers 27
Depositing future payments in the aggregate trust fund 27–A
Investments in obligations of designated public benefit corporations 27–B
Amortization of gains or losses 27–C
Appropriations to the aggregate trust fund 28
Limitation of right to compensation 29
Remedies of employees 30
Revenues or benefits from other sources not to affect compensation 31
Agreement for contribution by employee void 32
Waiver agreements 32–A
Waivers of specific coverage prohibited 33
Assignments 34
Preferences 35
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Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

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