“No, Patients Are NOT Consumers, and MDs Are NOT Providers”, Arthur L. Caplan PhD

Posted on May 8, 2019March 30, 2020 by Helena

The ‘Medscape Ophthalmology’ recently published this excellent article by Arthur L. Caplan PhD (Director, Division of Medical Ethics, New York University Langone Medical Center) in its 23rd April 2019 journal titled: “No, Patients Are NOT Consumers, and MDs Are NOT Providers,” written to bolster ...

FIPO welcomes its new Executive Board

Posted on November 7, 2018October 4, 2019 by Helena

In light of FIPO’s new constitutional structure, Mr. Richard Packard, Chairman of FIPO, would like to welcome the new Executive Board of Directors and Council of Members: Executive Board of Directors Mr. Richard Packard, Chairman Mr. Christopher Khoo, Vice Chairman Mr. Ian McDermott, Vice Cha...

A tribute to two greats

Posted on October 3, 2018October 4, 2019 by Helena

A tribute to two greats FIPO’s touchstone: Geoffrey Glazer Following his retirement from practice and the FIPO Board, vice-chairman Christopher Khoo, paid tribute to the magnanimous former Chairman, Geoffrey Glazer- Geoffrey Glazer has guided FIPO through some challenging times (most recently the...

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...

Insurers overrule consultants on best treatment for patients

Posted on May 30, 2012November 22, 2019 by Helena

“Insurers overrule consultants on best treatment for patients”, The Times – 18th November 2019 An interview with FIPO Chair, Mr. Richard Packard On the 18th November 2019 FIPO’s Chair, Richard Packard spoke with The Times’ Consumer Affairs Correspondent, Andrew Ellson about the Private Medical In...

Competition and Markets Authority Study in to the Independent Healthcare Market

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