Utah DPC Guide¶
Quick Summary: Utah has DPC-enabling legislation (Utah Code § 31A-4-106.5) and permits physician medication dispensing with registration. Business-friendly state with growing population along the Wasatch Front.
[!CAUTION] Verify Current Law: Always confirm current regulations with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing and review Utah Code Title 31A for the most current statutory language.
At a Glance¶
| Category | Status |
|---|---|
| DPC Legislation | Yes — Utah Code § 31A-4-106.5 |
| Medication Dispensing | Permitted — Registration required |
| Medicare Opt-Out | Standard federal process |
| Tier | 2 (Moderate) |
DPC Law Status¶
Legislation¶
Statute: Utah Code § 31A-4-106.5
Statute URL: Utah Code Title 31A
Utah has DPC-enabling legislation exempting DPC agreements from insurance regulation.
Key provisions: - DPC agreements not considered insurance - Primary care services defined - Written agreement required
What This Means¶
- DPC practices operate outside insurance regulatory framework
- Legal clarity for membership model
- Standard business regulations apply
Medication Dispensing¶
Regulatory Status¶
Utah permits physician dispensing with registration.
Requirements¶
- DEA Registration: Required for controlled substances
- State Registration: Register with Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
- DOPL: dopl.utah.gov
- CSD Database: Check Controlled Substance Database
- Record Keeping: Maintain dispensing records
Licensing and Registration¶
Medical License¶
Board: Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL)
Website: dopl.utah.gov
Business Registration¶
Entity Registration: Utah Division of Corporations
Website: corporations.utah.gov
DEA Registration¶
Website: deadiversion.usdoj.gov
Medicare Considerations¶
MAC for Utah: Noridian Healthcare Solutions (JF jurisdiction)
See Medicare Opt-Out Guide for detailed process.
Key Resources¶
State Agencies¶
| Agency | Purpose | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Utah DOPL | Physician licensing & dispensing | dopl.utah.gov |
| Utah Division of Corporations | Business registration | corporations.utah.gov |
Professional Organizations¶
| Organization | Website |
|---|---|
| Utah Medical Association | utahmed.org |
State-Specific Considerations¶
Wasatch Front¶
- Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden corridor
- Growing population
- Active healthcare market
Business-Friendly¶
- Utah known for business-friendly regulations
- Strong economy
- Low unemployment
Growing Population¶
- One of fastest-growing states
- Young demographics
- Opportunity for new practices
Rural Utah¶
- Significant rural areas
- Primary care shortage
- Telehealth valuable
Checklist for Starting DPC in Utah¶
- Obtain or verify Utah medical license
- Register business entity with Division of Corporations
- Obtain EIN from IRS
- Register with DEA (if prescribing controlled substances)
- Register for dispensing with DOPL (if dispensing)
- Secure malpractice insurance
- Develop membership agreement
- File Medicare opt-out affidavit (if applicable)