Beth Israel Hosp. of Passaic v. Heckler

OPINION

LACEY, District Judge.

Before the court are the parties’ cross-motions for summary judgment.

I. BACKGROUND

Plaintiff, Beth Israel Hospital of Passaic, instituted this action on April 8, 1982, seeking review of a final decision of the defendant, Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (Secretary). 1 The Secretary determined that plaintiff was not entitled to reimbursement under the federal Medicare program for costs incurred in providing uncompensated medical care to non-Medicare patients pursuant to its obligations under the Hill-Burton Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 291…