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Closing a Medical Practice inMontana

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

Key Requirements for Montana

Provide 30 days notice to active patients
Notify the Board of Medical Examiners
Retain records for 7 years
Surrender DEA and state pharmacy board registrations

Patient Notification Requirements

30
Days Notice

Montana requires reasonable notice to patients, with 30 days being the standard minimum via direct mail and published notice.

Required Notification Methods

Direct mailPublished notice

Medical Records Retention

7
Years (Adults)
7
Years (Minors)

Montana requires records be retained for at least 7 years from the last date of service. Minor records should be kept until age 18 plus 7 years.

Montana Board of Medical Examiners

Board Notification Required:Yes

The Board of Medical Examiners must be notified of the closure with a records management plan.

DEA Requirements

Surrender DEA registration and Montana Board of Pharmacy controlled substance registration.

Entity Dissolution

File Articles of Dissolution with the Montana Secretary of State. File final tax returns.

Estimated Timeline: 60-90 days

This timeline is an estimate based on Montana'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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