§ 15-123. Fraud

MD Health-Gen Code § 15-123 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.