Legal Opinion
Shenango Valley Osteopathic Hospital v. Department of Health of Commonwealth
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Decided October 21, 1982No. 11PublishedCited by 80 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
NIX, Justice.
The Health Care Facilities Act (Act), 35 P.S. § 448.101 et seq. was enacted to insure the orderly and economical distri*42bution of health care resources to prevent needless duplication of services and to enhance the health and welfare in this Commonwealth. The Legislature charged the Department of Health (Department) with fostering a sound, coordinated health care system. This litigation concerns the validity of the Department’s ruling that a certificate of need must first be obtained by the Shenango Valley Osteopathic Hospital (Hospital) before purchase and use…
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