Vencor, Inc. v. Virginia Dept. of Medical Assistance Services

By Judge T. J. Markow

This opinion concerns the Petition for Appeal by Vencor, Inc., of the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) Director’s Decision in Case No. 76QCH971OO18O-G0. In a Final Agency Decision, DMAS disallowed reimbursement for certain lease expenses related to Vendor's operation of Montvue Nursing Home. For the reasons discussed below, die DMAS Director’s decision is affirmed.

Vencor is die corporate successor of Hillhaven Corporation, which has leased mid operated the Montvue Nursing Home in Luray, Virginia, since September 1,198S. Montvue is owned by Jeffrey…