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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

Provide 30 days notice to active patients via direct mail
Notify the Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
Surrender DEA and Missouri BNDD registrations
Retain records for 7 years from last treatment

Patient Notification Requirements

30
Days Notice

Missouri requires at least 30 days written notice to active patients. A newspaper publication is also recommended.

Required Notification Methods

Direct mailPublished notice in newspaper

Medical Records Retention

7
Years (Adults)
7
Years (Minors)

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

Board Notification Required:Yes

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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