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The Federation of Independent Practitioner Organisations (FIPO) is a medical organisation representing the majority of the medical professional's organisations in Britain that have private practice committees.

FIPO was formed in 2000 to provide an overarching body for the many specialist and other medical committees acting on behalf of the profession in the independent sector. FIPO will thus provide guidance, policies and co-ordination to these medical organisations. FIPO seeks to work constructively with all independent hospital providers and the private medical insurance industry and hopefully together to advance the cause of independent healthcare.

FIPO also acts to preserve and promote the highest standards of clinical care, reflecting FIPO's concern to put the patient first.

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Meeting for Consultants

  • FIPO in conjunction with The LCA (The London Consultants' Association) announces another of its private dinners with prominent speakers. We are delighted to welcome Lord Darzi who will speak on“Health Reforms driven by Quality and Professionalism” on 9th June 2009...

Managed Care and Update – March 2009

A recent review in Healthcare Market News summarises the situation...

BUPA tries to corral physiotherapists – March 2009

BUPA Insurance is trying to network independent physiotherapists...

FIPO Newsletter September 2008

  • This Newsletter from FIPO covers a number of issues and can be accessed here...
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CQC Manifesto - August 2008

  • The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has issued its Manifesto...

Tax Relief on Cars for Consultants in the Independent Sector - August 2008

Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have started to enquire about tax relief claimed by consultants for car usage in private practice...

AXA PPP New Terms and Conditions for Consultants - July 2008

For the first time recognition by an insurer has been linked to a fixed fee schedule. AXA PPP’s new schedule and Terms and Conditions interfere with the contract between patient and consultant...

New Insurance Fraud Group - July 2008
A new database has been set up by the private medical insurers to detect cases of potential fraud...


Ophthalmology Update - May 2009
AXA PPP have agreed a fixed price schedule with Ramsay Healthcare UK for cataract surgery...

BMI and Nuffield Health cut radiologists fees - February 2009

BMI and Nuffield hospitals have simultaneously announced a cut back in radiologists fees...

Insurers Forum with the Profession - June 2008

Four insurers agree to meet with the profession to review future relationships...

BUPA Insurance & Orthopaedics Update - August 2008
BUPA Insurance is now making moves in to orthopaedic surgery...

BUPA Insurance Purchases the Cromwell Hospital - March 2008
BUPA insurance has announced its intention to purchase the Cromwell Hospital...

BUPA Hospitals Sold - June 2007
The BUPA Hospital Group has now been sold to a private equity group Cinven for £1.44 billion. Details can be seen here...

FIPO Patient Charter
FIPO launched its Charter on the November 26th 2007 at Church House Conference Centre, Westminster with presentations by the Chairman of FIPO and the Minister of Health Professor Lord Darzi to an audience of patients, professionals, politicians, hospital providers and think tank representatives...

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