Terminating the Patient-Provider Relationship

Article Overview

This practice-management article explains the general circumstances that may lead a provider to end a patient relationship and the safeguards that should be considered before doing so. It is aimed at clinicians, practice managers, and coding/billing professionals who need a high-level understanding of patient dismissal, documentation, communication, insurer notification, and related compliance concerns. The discussion is framed around common office situations, exceptions where termination may not be appropriate, and the general types of steps practices are expected to take.