Bradford Hospital v. Shalala

MEMORANDUM OPINION

McLAUGHLIN, District Judge.

This Court has jurisdiction over this civil action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §§ 1331 and 1395oo. Bradford Hospital (“Bradford”) challenges the validity of the regulations codified at 42 C.F.R. § 412.92(a)(3) which prevent it from being classified as a “sole community hospital.” Presently pending before this Court are cross motions for summary judgment. For the reasons stated below, Plaintiffs motion is denied, Defendant’s motion is granted, and judgment is entered in favor of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (the…