Americana Healthcare Center v. North Dakota Department of Human Services

LEVINE, Justice.

Americana Healthcare Center (Americana) appeals from a judgment of dismissal with prejudice. Because we conclude that Americana’s claim for relief against the North Dakota Department of Human Services (DHS) is barred by the doctrine of res judicata, we affirm.

Americana is a long-term care provider which receives reimbursement for care of some of its residents under the Medicaid program. DHS administers the Medicaid program by determining a per diem rate for care of eligible residents and reimbursing the long-term care provider accordingly. DHS applies its ratesetting methods…