McKeesport Hospital v. Heckler

INTRODUCTION

GERALD J. WEBER, District Judge.

These cases grew out of the Secretary’s denial of Medicare reimbursement to many hospitals around the country for certain expenses. In the interim between the time plaintiffs filed these cases and the present, the primary issue has been aired before four circuits of the Court of Appeals, various district courts, and review boards. During this time, both parties have worked diligently to keep the court abreast of the latest developments by submitting voluminous briefs and updates. Thus prepared to consider the matter, we will address the parties’…