§ 15-123. Fraud

   (a) Definitions. --

   (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) Health care providers. -- 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.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 42J, 42K; 1982, ch. 21, § 2; 1983, ch. 95; 1997, ch. 713; 2000, ch. 259; 2002, ch. 213, § 6.