§ 15-123
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§15–123.
(1)In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)“Convicted” includes being convicted after a plea of nolo contendere.
(3)“Fraud” includes the commission of or an attempt or conspiracy to commit the crimes of:
(i)Concealment of medical records;
(ii)Violation of Title 8, Subtitle 5, Part II of the Criminal Law Article;
(iii)False representations relating to Medicaid health plans;
(iv)Misappropriation by a fiduciary; and
(v)Theft.
(b)A health care provider who is convicted of fraud in connection with the Program or a similar federal or State program is ineligible for further payment under the Program.