### Question
What does disqualifying information mean?


### Answer
**Disqualifying information** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*:

> a conviction for a relevant crime or a finding of patient or resident abuse

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part A-General Provisions**

