The New York State Board for Professional Medical Conduct consists of physicians and non-physician public members.
Fraud is . . .
Conduct intended to deceive. Any person can and should report fraudulent behavior. Physicians, hospital administrators and health maintenance organizations, in particular, have a legal obligation under public health law to report fraudulent practice. What will happen to your report After you file a complaint, the Department of Health will investigate and, if it suspects fraud, present the matter to the Board. The Board will carefully review your complaint, and if it appears to describe fraudulent practice, charges will be filed and a hearing will be scheduled.