Closing a Medical Practice inLouisiana
Estimated timeline: 60-90 days. This guide covers the key regulatory requirements for closing a medical practice in Louisiana.
Key Requirements for Louisiana
Patient Notification Requirements
Louisiana requires at least 30 days notice to patients through direct written communication and a published notice.
Required Notification Methods
Medical Records Retention
Louisiana requires records to be retained for 10 years from the date of last treatment. Minor records must be kept until age 18 plus 10 years.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
The State Board of Medical Examiners must be notified. Louisiana has specific regulations regarding records custody upon practice closure.
DEA Requirements
Surrender DEA registration and Louisiana CDS license. Contact the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy for state-specific controlled substance requirements.
Entity Dissolution
File Articles of Dissolution with the Louisiana Secretary of State. File final tax returns with the Department of Revenue.
Estimated Timeline: 60-90 days
This timeline is an estimate based on Louisiana'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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