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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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Forthcoming Meetings – Dinner with Andrew Lansley CBE MP
Andrew Lansley CBE MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Health will be speaking at a private dinner at the Athenaeum on the 2nd March 2010...
Consultant Revalidation in the Independent Sector
A recent meeting on Revalidation in the Independent Sector took place on the 24th November 2009...
Consultant Information to Patients about Medical Insurance - FSA Rules and FIPO Guidelines - November 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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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...
A Press Release from HMRC over Non-Compliant Consultants - January 2010
HMRC have asked FIPO to publicise this press release about tax non compliance...
Tax Relief on Cars for Consultants in the Independent Sector - November 2009
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have started to enquire about tax relief claimed by consultants for car usage in private practice...
Cooperation and Competition Panel - October 2009
The CCP has reported on consultants' use of their non-contracted hours for other work...
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...
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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