Independent Practitioner Today

Healthcode’s clearing charges postponed

Consultants have been granted a reprieve on the introduction of billing charges by clearing organisation Healthcode. The company announced today that it would postpone bringing in charges for its Invoice Clearing Service ‘because of the uncertainty caused by the second coronavirus lockdown’. Independent practitioners faced paying £6.99 per month to subscribe to the Clearing Service […]...

Securing the future of electronic billing

Healthcode’s managing director Peter Connor reacts to doctors who have criticised the introduction of charges for its electronic bill Clearing...

Cut drug errors by prescribing safely

Diane Baylis offers advice for independent practitioners in a world where complaints and litigation are increasing. The sheer number of...

The art of remaining in total obscurity

There are ways for independent practitioners to do PR – but if you really want to crash and burn,...

Ensure you pass your screen test

The Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a significant increase in online consultations. While these may be convenient and ease...

A successful practice is full of happy patients

In this month’s sixth and final article of her series, Jane Braithwaite brings together everything we have covered to...

Outsourcing may be your best bet

Outsourcing private practice medical billing and collection has become an increasingly common option for consultants. Simon Brignall discusses some...