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Closing a Medical Practice inNew Hampshire

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

Key Requirements for New Hampshire

Notify all active patients at least 30 days in advance
Notify the Board of Medicine with a records management plan
Arrange for 7-year records retention through a custodian
Properly surrender DEA registration and dispose of controlled substances

Patient Notification Requirements

30
Days Notice

New Hampshire requires reasonable advance notice to patients, typically at least 30 days via direct mail and public notice.

Required Notification Methods

Direct mailPublished notice

Medical Records Retention

7
Years (Adults)
7
Years (Minors)

Records must be retained for 7 years from the last date of service. Minor records must be retained until the patient reaches age 18 plus 7 years.

New Hampshire Board of Medicine

Board Notification Required:Yes

The Board of Medicine must be notified of the practice closure and the physician's plan for medical records retention.

DEA Requirements

Surrender or transfer DEA registration. Dispose of controlled substances through DEA-authorized reverse distributors.

Entity Dissolution

File Articles of Dissolution with the New Hampshire Secretary of State. File final business tax returns.

Estimated Timeline: 60-90 days

This timeline is an estimate based on New Hampshire'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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