Thomas Jefferson University Hospital v. Bureau of Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Review Hearing Office

PELLEGRINI, Judge.

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (Provider) appeals from an order of the Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (Bureau) Medical Fee Review Hearing Office, determining that Provider failed to timely file its fee dispute application in accordance with Section 306(f.l)(5) of the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) 1 and Section 127.252 of the Department of Labor and Industry (Department) cost containment regulations. 2

The initiation of fee disputes is governed by Section 306(f.l)(5) of the Act which provides that a provider who has submitted reports…