(a) Determinations.--The bureau shall issue a determination adjudicating contested issues of fact and law and any appropriate order, decree or decision. A determination not appealed in accordance with subsection (b) shall be the final determination of the bureau and shall be binding upon the department and the provider who brought the appeal.
(b) Review.--
(1) A party that is aggrieved by a determination of the bureau may request review of the determination by the secretary within 30 days of the issuance of the determination.
(2) If the secretary fails to act upon a request within 30 days of receipt of the request for review, the request for review shall be deemed denied.
(3) If the secretary grants review, the secretary shall enter a final order within 180 days of the date of the order granting review. The secretary may affirm, reverse or modify the determination of the bureau or may waive compliance with program requirements to promote fairness and the proper administration of the program.
(4) If the secretary grants review but fails to act within 180 days of the date of the order granting the review, the determination of the bureau shall be deemed approved by the secretary.
(c) Appeals.--A provider aggrieved by a final determination of the bureau or a final order of the secretary may petition for judicial review in accordance with 2 Pa.C.S. Ch. 7 Subch. A (relating to judicial review of Commonwealth agency action).
(d) Enforcement.--Final determinations, orders, decrees or decisions of the department, the bureau or the secretary shall be subject to enforcement by Commonwealth Court.
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