700 Pharm. v. Bur of WC (State Workers' Ins. Fund)

Summary

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania held that the Workers’ Compensation Act’s Anti‑Referral Provision is limited to the eight enumerated categories of services and does not prohibit self‑referrals for prescription drugs or professional pharmaceutical services. The Court reversed the Commonwealth Court’s affirmation of the hearing officer’s decision and remanded for further proceedings. Two dissenting opinions argued that “goods or services” should be read as a catch‑all phrase covering all medical goods and services, including drugs.