Massachusetts Appeals Court January 13, 1986 (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.