Geriatric Authority v. Rate Setting Commission

The Geriatric Authority of Holyoke (the authority) operates a municipal nursing home. See St. 1971, c. 554, as amended through St. 1973, c. 1097. It is reimbursed by the Commonwealth for providing care to certain patients who receive public assistance at a per diem rate fixed by the Rate Setting Commission (the commission). See G. L. c. 6A, § 31, and later sections inserted by St. 1973, c. 1229, § 2, and as from time to time amended. The commission has promulgated regulations, usually applicable to classes or groups of health care providers (such as skilled nursing homes), prescribing methods…