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Closing a Medical Practice inMichigan

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

Key Requirements for Michigan

Provide 30 days written notice to all active patients
Notify the Michigan Board of Medicine under LARA
Retain records for at least 7 years
Properly surrender controlled substance registrations
File dissolution with LARA

Patient Notification Requirements

30
Days Notice

Michigan requires 30 days written notice to active patients. A published notice is also required by the Michigan Board of Medicine.

Required Notification Methods

Direct mail to active patientsPublished notice in newspaper

Medical Records Retention

7
Years (Adults)
7
Years (Minors)

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

Michigan Board of Medicine

Board Notification Required:Yes

The Michigan Board of Medicine, under LARA (Licensing and Regulatory Affairs), must be notified of the closure.

DEA Requirements

Surrender DEA registration and Michigan controlled substance license. Follow Michigan Board of Pharmacy guidelines for disposal.

Entity Dissolution

File dissolution documents with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). File final tax returns with the Department of Treasury.

Estimated Timeline: 60-90 days

This timeline is an estimate based on Michigan'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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