FIPO AND THE PRIVATE HOSPITAL INFORMATION NETWORK (PHIN)

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Laurence

FIPO is the recognised professional adviser to PHIN (Private Healthcare Information Network) and as such, the only professional member of the company. We have two sub-groups, FIPO-COAG (Clinical Outcome Advisory Group) and FIPO-EPRG (Expert Professional Reference Group) which advise PHIN on quali...

Bishop of Norwich Inquiry

Posted on August 8, 2018March 4, 2020 by Laurence

UPDATE: The Paterson Report February 2020 The publication of the Report into the Paterson Inquiry marks an important landmark towards improving patient safety. The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt. Rev’d Graham James, has led a meticulous two-year investigation into the mistreatment by Ian Paterson of N...

CMA Report – FIPO Appeal – August 2015

Posted on August 7, 2018August 8, 2018 by Laurence

CMA Announces Intention to bring into force the Fee Remedy and New Consultation Process – October 2016 Following the rejection of the FIPO appeal in the Court of Appeal the CMA has announced its intention to bring into force its Fee Remedy (https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/private-healthcare-mark...

GDPR Update

Posted on May 25, 2018July 28, 2018 by Laurence

The General Data Protection Regulations are coming into force on the 25th May 2018, please click here to read our updated Privacy Policy on how we process and protect data CMA Announces Intention to bring into force the Fee Remedy and New Consultation Process –October2016 The CMA have now a...

Consultant Fee Reimbursement and Insurance Recognition – May 2018

Posted on April 30, 2018August 8, 2018 by Laurence

FIPO has not provided an ongoing review of this complex matter over recent years due to the rapidly changing scene and the CMA Inquiry. The current patterns are becoming clearer. The introduction of “Fee Assured” consultants coupled with “open referral” has become mandatory by most private medica...

Competition and Markets Authority Study in to the Independent Healthcare Market

Posted on April 30, 2012August 8, 2018 by Laurence

Competition and Markets Authority Study in to the Independent Healthcare Market

Posted on April 30, 2012August 8, 2018 by Laurence

Medical professionals offered Tax Health Plan

Posted on January 30, 2011August 8, 2018 by Laurence

11th January 2010 Medical professionals are being encouraged under a new Tax Health Plan to tell HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) if they have understated income. Those who contact HMRC by 31 March 2010 to make a voluntary disclosure will be able to put their tax affairs in order simply and on the bes...

Cooperation and Competition Panel, October 2009

Posted on October 30, 2009August 8, 2018 by Laurence

The Cooperation and Competition Panel has been investigating consultant activity in their non-contacted Trust hours. FIPO has given evidence to this panel on two occasions working in conjunction with the HCSA. The provisional report has now come out and has generally favoured the concept of consu...

AXA PPP forms a new alliance with Ramsay Healthcare UK for Ophthalmology 5th May 2009

Posted on May 30, 2009August 8, 2018 by Laurence

It has become clear that AXA PPP has forged a deal with the management of Ramsay Hospitals without any referral or discussion with consultants who work in these hospitals. This is a package priced deal for cataract surgery for all PPP subscribers treated in Ramsay Hospitals. Consultant ophthalmol...