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Closing a Medical Practice inIdaho

Estimated timeline: 60-90 days. This guide covers the key regulatory requirements for closing a medical practice in Idaho.

Key Requirements for Idaho

Provide 30 days notice to active patients
Notify the Idaho Board of Medicine
Retain records for 7 years from last treatment
Surrender DEA and state controlled substance registrations

Patient Notification Requirements

30
Days Notice

Idaho requires reasonable notice to patients, typically at least 30 days. Direct mail and public notice are the standard methods.

Required Notification Methods

Direct mailPublished notice

Medical Records Retention

7
Years (Adults)
7
Years (Minors)

Idaho requires medical records to be retained for at least 7 years from the last date of treatment. Minor records should be kept until age 18 plus 7 years.

Idaho Board of Medicine

Board Notification Required:Yes

The Idaho Board of Medicine must be notified of the closure and the physician's plan for records management.

DEA Requirements

Surrender DEA registration and Idaho Board of Pharmacy controlled substance registration.

Entity Dissolution

File Articles of Dissolution with the Idaho Secretary of State. File final tax returns.

Estimated Timeline: 60-90 days

This timeline is an estimate based on Idaho's regulatory requirements. Your actual timeline may vary based on practice size, number of insurance panels, outstanding AR, and whether bankruptcy proceedings are involved. Brad can provide a precise estimate for your specific situation.

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