§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.