In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. “Third party payor” means any person that administers or provides reimbursement for hospital benefits on an expense incurred basis including: A health maintenance organization issued a certificate of authority in accordance with Subtitle 7 of this title; A health insurer or nonprofit health service plan authorized to offer health insurance policies or contracts in this State in accordance with the Insurance Article; or A third party administrator registered under the Insurance Article. “Uniform claims form” means the claim or billing form for reimbursement of hospital services adopted by the Insurance Commissioner under § 15-1003 of the Insurance Article. When submitting a claim or bill for reimbursement to a third party payor, a hospital shall use the uniform claims form. The uniform claims form submitted under this section: Shall be properly completed; and May be submitted by electronic transfer. The Secretary may impose a penalty not to exceed $500 on any hospital that violates the provisions of this section.