§ 15-123

(a) (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.