The OFT Report – April 2012
The OFT report has now been published and you can read it here. This report discusses the asymmetries of information which the OFT perceive as an issue. The OFT have looked…
Office of Fair Trading announce a Market Study – January 2011
The OFT will be carrying out a Market Study in to various aspects of independent healthcare. A scoping exercise in to the extent of the study was announced for January…
Office of Fair Trading announce a Market Study – January 2011
The OFT will be carrying out a Market Study in to various aspects of independent healthcare. A scoping exercise in to the extent of the study was announced for January…
Insurers Maintain Pressure on Consultants – May 2010
AXA PPP have written to many senior consultants asking them to adhere to a fixed fee schedule which is the same as that imposed on newly appointed consultants in 2008….
A Press Release from HMRC over Non-Compliant Consultants – January 2010
In January 2010 HMRC announced a plan to engage with doctors and dentists over tax compliance. Following this in June 2010 HMRC had further discussions with the profession, including the…
Doctors and Fraud… – August 2008
The question of fraudulent (or erroneous) billing by consultants is something that cannot be condoned. Whilst there may be errors due to coding inaccuracies, all consultants must be aware of…
Tax on Cars for Independent Practitioners July 2008
There has been a recent question raised by the Inland Revenue in Scotland about consultants who claim part or all of their car expenses against their private practice. There have…
Changes at BUPA July 2008
Dr Natalie J Macdonald assumes a new role at BUPA Insurance as Managing Director of BUPA’s UK Membership Business. For more information click here: http://www.hi-mag.com/healthinsurance/article.do?articleid=20000120505
Healthcare Commission – New regulatory Fees and Consultation over the future of Independent Healthcare April 2008
The Healthcare Commission has written to us about their new charges and has also invited comments about the future regulation of the independent sector. Please go to the members’ area…
BUPA and AXA/PPP Networks in Ophthalmology and Orthopaedics – Updated April 2008
The AXA/PPP ophthalmic network is floundering in the London as very few small hospitals are currently recognised and all major independents, including Moorfields’ private wing, are not recognised. This has…
