Closing a Medical Practice inNorth Dakota
Estimated timeline: 60-90 days. This guide covers the key regulatory requirements for closing a medical practice in North Dakota.
Key Requirements for North Dakota
Patient Notification Requirements
North Dakota requires reasonable notice to patients, typically 30 days, through direct written notice and a published notice.
Required Notification Methods
Medical Records Retention
Records must be retained for at least 7 years from the last date of treatment. Minor records must be retained until age 18 plus 7 years.
North Dakota Board of Medicine
The North Dakota Board of Medicine must be notified of the closure with a plan for records retention.
DEA Requirements
Surrender DEA registration and North Dakota Board of Pharmacy controlled substance registration.
Entity Dissolution
File Articles of Dissolution with the North Dakota Secretary of State. File final tax returns.
Estimated Timeline: 60-90 days
This timeline is an estimate based on North Dakota'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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