High Court Denies Review of Decision That Medical Goods Supplier Is Not 'Provider'

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is leaving the determination that a retail seller of medical supplies is not a healthcare provider as the final word on the matter. The high court on Tuesday denied a petition by Scomed Supply to review a Commonwealth Court decision finding that healthcare providers are entities that provide services rather than sell goods. As a result, the court said Scomed could not request hearings to contest fee review determinations to seek additional payment for products provided to an injured worker. Scomed provided goods related to the use of a transcutaneous electrical...