SWCB Announces Actions Involving 8 Doctors

The New York State Workers' Compensation Board on Wednesday announced actions concerning the authorization of eight doctors to treat injured workers or conduct independent medical examinations.SWCB Chairman Robert Beloten said the board temporarily suspended the IME authorization of Dr. Charles Ricciardelli, of Hawthorne, N.Y., effective on Thursday. Beloten said the state Health Department Bureau of Professional Medical Conduct charged Ricciardelli with one count of professional misconduct on Dec. 13, 2012. He agreed to a censure, reprimand and a $1,000 fine, along with participation in a...