Sacred Heart Hospital v. United States

The general question presented to this court here is the appropriate amount of money owed plaintiff for administration of its inhalation therapy department under the Medicare program. Specifically, defendant contests this court’s jurisdiction over the matter and plaintiff argues that defendant’s actions are not in accordance with law. For the reasons stated below, we hold that this court has jurisdiction over these claims and that defendant’s actions were arbitrary and capricious and contrary to law.

Plaintiff is a non-profit general hospital providing services under the Medicare program. 42…