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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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Medical Indemnity October 2011
FIPO has commissioned an independent enquiry into professional medical indemnity.

FIPO Quality Statements June 2011
FIPO have produced a Quality Statement on orthopaedic surgery

OFT Market Study January 2011
The Office of Fair Trading has announced a market study into the independent healthcare sector..

FIPO Consultant Appraisal Services (FIPO-CAppS) January 2011
This new service for consultants in the independent sector has been set up to provide appraisals, Multi-source Feedback (360º appraisal) and advice on all aspects of revalidation in the independent sector.

Two FIPO Consultant Surveys – May 2010 and July 2010

FIPO has carried out two separate surveys in response to questions raised first by AXA PPP in terms of patient reimbursements and second with regards to BUPA’s approach to “quality and consultant recognition”.

AXA-PPP New Approach on Fee Reimbursements to Consultants - March 2010

AXA-PPP is issuing new instructions for many established consultants asking them to adhere to a new low fixed fee schedule. FIPO has responded with a detailed consultant questionnaire which gives the professional view of this situation.

BUPA Insurance Announce New Terms and Conditions for Consultants – July 2010

BUPA Insurance has announced new conditions for consultants seeking recognition. This has widespread implications for all consultants...

Fee Arrangements - February 2010
FIPO is providing new information and documentation about fee arrangements for consultants, patients and General Practitioners...

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...

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...

Consultant Revalidation in the Independent Sector
A recent meeting on Revalidation in the Independent Sector took place on the 24th November 2009...

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