Conference to discuss future of private practice
The changing landscape and future of private practice will be a key topic at this year’s BMA Private Practice Conference in London on Friday 18 November.
This year it will be a hybrid event, enabling consultants and private GPs to either attend at BMA House or join remotely.
Speakers will cover a wide variety of topical issues including self-pay and engagement with private medical insurers.
Organisers hope the conference will allow new and established independent practitioners the chance to discuss key issues and share views and experiences with their peers.
A drinks reception offering more information and networking opportunities will be held at the close of the conference for those attending in person.
For more information and registration fee details, see: www.bma.org.uk/events/private-practice-conference-2022
Agenda
9.30-10am: Registration and refreshments.
Dr Jennifer Yell
10-10.10am: Welcome. Dr Jennifer Yell and Dr Jeremy Lawrance, co-chairs of the BMA Private Practice Committee and conference.
10.10-10.50am: The changing landscape and future of private practice. Mr Ali Bahram, senior associate of Mansfield Advisors.
10.50-11.20am: The CQC, inspections and registrations. Mr Sean O’Kelly, CQC interim chief inspector of primary medical services.
11.20-11.35am: refreshments break.
Dr Jeremy Lawrance
11.35am-12.05pm: Engagement with private medical insurers. Dr Jeremy Lawrance, consultant radiologist and BMA private practice committee co-chairman.
12.05-12.45pm: Self-pay patients. Mrs Liz Heath, report author, LaingBuisson.
12.45-1.15pm: An update from the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN). Mr David Hare chief executive officer, IHPN.
1.15-2pm: Lunch.
Delegates may attend one of the following three parallel sessions:
Parallel session 1: Setting up and developing in private general practice
2-2.40pm: Welcome and introduction, followed by:
Dr Shaima Villait
Setting up as a private GP. Dr Shaima Villait, deputy chairman and primary care lead, BMA private practice committee.
2.40-3.10pm: Current issues facing private GPs. Dr Roisin O’Regan, Sloane Medical Practice.
3.10-3.40pm: How to market and grow your practice. Dr Cath Spencer-Smith, Private Practice Ninja Ltd.
3.40-4.10pm: Accounting in private general practice. Mr Aaron Swinton, partner, Sandisson Easson & Co.
4.10-4.30pm: Panel discussion.
Jon Fistein
Parallel session 2: Setting up and developing your private practice – specialists
2-2.10pm: Welcome and introduction. Dr Jennifer Yell, co-chair of the BMA private practice committee and conference.
2.10-2.40pm: The Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN). Dr Jon Fistein, medical director, PHIN.
2.40-3.10pm: Planning to succeed in private practice. Mr Dalvi Humzah, consultant plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon.
Dr Cliff Bucknall
3.10-3.40pm: Current issues facing specialists. Mr Richard Packard, chairman of the Federation of Independent Practitioner Organisations (FIPO).
3.40-4.10pm: Practising privileges and engagement with private hospitals. Dr Cliff Bucknall, HCA chief medical officer.
4.10-4.30pm: Panel discussion.
Parallel session 3: Established GPs and Specialists
2-2.10pm: Welcome and introduction.
Aaron Swinton
2.10-2.55pm: Annual allowance tax. Mr Aaron Swinton, partner, Sandison Easson & Co.
2.55-3.40pm: The Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN). Dr Jon Fistein, medical director, PHIN.
3.40-4.10pm: Maximising your pension. Mr Phil Bowler, head of technical support, Chase de Vere Medical.
4.10-4.30pm: Panel discussion.
4.30-5.30pm: Informal networking reception.
Speakers and session facilitators are available for questions so delegates can circulate around the room as well as offering networking time.
Registration fees are as follows:
In-person attendance
BMA members: £160.00 + VAT (total £192.00);
Non-members: £260.00 + VAT (total £312.00).
In-person attendance at BMA House, London, includes trade displays, networking opportunities, refreshments and lunch.
Online attendance
Online registration for BMA members: £140 + VAT (total £168.00);
Online registration for non-members: £240 + VAT (total £288.00).