Delaware Valley Convalescent Center, Inc. v. Beal

Opinion by

Judge DiSalle,

This case comes before us upon a petition for review filed in our original jurisdiction by the Delaware Valley Convalescent Center, Inc., doing business as Medicenter (Petitioner). Presently before us are the preliminary objections filed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and Frank S. Beal, Secretary of the Department (Respondents).

Petitioner is a licensed nursing home which provides care services to Medicaid patients pursuant to Subchapter XIX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C.A. §1396 et seq. Petitioner participates in the Pennsylvania Medical…