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Quick Start Guide: Medical Practice Closure or Provider Departure

Medical Practice Closure or Provider Departure

WHAT IS THE PROPER PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW WHEN A PHYSICIAN IS LEAVING A PRACTICE?

When one physician in the practice is leaving, but the office will remain open, you must take certain steps. As soon as you know the physician is leaving, you should begin planning for the notification and future care of his or her patients. The following are recommended steps for a surgical practice to follow when one or more physicians are leaving. However, many of the same points apply to other types of practices.
Keep in mind that emotions can run high during preparation for a physician’s departure; for this reason, try to discuss the following points with the departing physician before implementing them, in order…

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