Closing a Medical Practice inKansas
Estimated timeline: 60-90 days. This guide covers the key regulatory requirements for closing a medical practice in Kansas.
Key Requirements for Kansas
Patient Notification Requirements
Kansas requires at least 30 days written notice to active patients, along with a published notice in a local newspaper.
Required Notification Methods
Medical Records Retention
Kansas requires retention of medical records for 10 years from the date of last treatment. Minor records should be kept until age 18 plus 10 years.
Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
The State Board of Healing Arts must be notified of the closure with a plan for patient notification and records management.
DEA Requirements
Surrender DEA registration and Kansas Board of Pharmacy controlled substance registration. Follow Kansas Bureau of Investigation guidelines for controlled substance disposal.
Entity Dissolution
File Articles of Dissolution with the Kansas Secretary of State. File final tax returns with the Department of Revenue.
Estimated Timeline: 60-90 days
This timeline is an estimate based on Kansas'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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