Closing a Medical Practice inTexas
Estimated timeline: 90-120 days. This guide covers the key regulatory requirements for closing a medical practice in Texas.
Key Requirements for Texas
Patient Notification Requirements
The Texas Medical Board requires at least 30 days written notice to active patients (those seen within the last 2 years). A notice must be published in the local newspaper and posted at the practice.
Required Notification Methods
Medical Records Retention
Texas requires medical records to be retained for at least 7 years from the last date of treatment. Minor records must be retained until age 18 plus 7 years. The TMB recommends 10 years.
Texas Medical Board
The Texas Medical Board must be notified. The TMB has specific rules under Title 22, Texas Administrative Code Chapter 165 governing practice closure.
DEA Requirements
Surrender DEA registration and Texas DPS controlled substance registration. Contact the Texas Department of Public Safety for state-level disposal requirements.
Entity Dissolution
File a Certificate of Termination with the Texas Secretary of State. File final franchise tax returns with the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Estimated Timeline: 90-120 days
This timeline is an estimate based on Texas'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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