50 State Guide

Practice Closure RequirementsBy State

Every state has unique requirements for closing a medical practice. Select your state below to see patient notification rules, records retention periods, medical board requirements, and more.

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What Each State Guide Covers

Patient Notification Requirements

Required notice periods (30-90 days), acceptable notification methods (certified mail, publication, posting), and template guidance for compliant notice letters.

Medical Records Retention

State-mandated retention periods for adult and minor patient records, HIPAA-compliant custodianship requirements, and records transfer procedures.

Medical Board Procedures

Board notification requirements, license status options (inactive, surrender, retire), and timeline for board communications.

Entity Dissolution & DEA

Steps for dissolving your practice entity with the Secretary of State, DEA registration surrender (Form 104), and controlled substance disposal.

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