Maryland Health - General Section 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.