Section 15-123 - Fraud.

§ 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. 
 

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