Closing a Medical Practice inMissouri
Estimated timeline: 60-90 days. This guide covers the key regulatory requirements for closing a medical practice in Missouri.
Key Requirements for Missouri
Patient Notification Requirements
Missouri requires at least 30 days written notice to active patients. A newspaper publication is also recommended.
Required Notification Methods
Medical Records Retention
Missouri requires medical records to be retained for 7 years from the last date of treatment. Minor records must be kept until age 18 plus 7 years.
Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
The Board of Registration for the Healing Arts must be notified of the practice closure.
DEA Requirements
Surrender DEA registration and Missouri Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (BNDD) registration.
Entity Dissolution
File Articles of Dissolution with the Missouri Secretary of State. File final returns with the Department of Revenue.
Estimated Timeline: 60-90 days
This timeline is an estimate based on Missouri'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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