Flathead Health Center v. County of Flathead

Flathead Health Center, doing business as Kalispell Regional Hospital (hereinafter referred to as the “hospital”) appeals from an order of the Flathead District Court granting summary judgment to the County of Flathead and the Montana Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (hereinafter referred to as “County” and “SRS” respectively) in an action for declaratory judgment.

The hospital provides medicaid services, pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act, to qualified persons in the County of Flathead. As compensation for providing medicaid services to eligible individuals for…