Missouri dental practice closes without warning
By Cameron Cortigiano
Originally at beckersdental.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Practice owners should monitor cash-flow and patient-communication protocols; an abrupt Missouri clinic closure shows how sudden shutdowns can leave staff unpaid and patients scrambling for records.
Key points
- Hoffman Stone dental practice in Springfield, Mo., closed without advance notice to patients or staff.
- At least two employees report they have not received final paychecks.
- Brian Hoffman, DMD, stated that patient records have been transferred to another dentist for continuity of care.
- Refunds for prepaid services will be decided in bankruptcy proceedings, according to Dr. Hoffman.
Who should care
Read the original on Becker's Dental + DSO Review
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