Health care

Pennsylvania Administrative Law Appellate Procedure Health care

Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania

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Merakey v. DHS — Emailed hearing requests satisfy Pennsylvania filing rule

/ September 29, 2026

The Commonwealth Court held that emailed administrative appeals were timely filed because DHS regulations allow receipt “in another manner” beyond postal delivery.

Pennsylvania Administrative Law Health care Licensing

Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania

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Tri-County Respite v. DHS — Commonwealth Court recognizes immediate appeal right for personal-care-home violations

/ August 3, 2026

The Commonwealth Court held that personal care homes may appeal the fact of a regulatory violation even after correction and before DHS takes action against the facility’s license.