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Closing a Medical Practice inOregon

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

Key Requirements for Oregon

Provide 30 days written notice to active patients
Notify the Oregon Medical Board
Publish closure notice in a local newspaper
Retain records for at least 7 years
Surrender DEA and Oregon Board of Pharmacy registrations

Patient Notification Requirements

30
Days Notice

Oregon Medical Board requires at least 30 days written notice to active patients and publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

Required Notification Methods

Direct mail to active patientsPublished notice in newspaper

Medical Records Retention

7
Years (Adults)
7
Years (Minors)

Oregon requires medical records to be retained for at least 7 years from the last date of treatment. Minor records must be kept until age 18 plus 7 years.

Oregon Medical Board

Board Notification Required:Yes

The Oregon Medical Board must be notified of the closure. The Board has specific guidance on practice closure procedures.

DEA Requirements

Surrender DEA registration and Oregon Board of Pharmacy controlled substance registration. Oregon has specific requirements for cannabis-related medical records.

Entity Dissolution

File Articles of Dissolution with the Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division. File final tax returns with the Oregon Department of Revenue.

Estimated Timeline: 60-90 days

This timeline is an estimate based on Oregon'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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