About this event

Doctors working within independent healthcare are continually having to adapt their practices to an ever-changing landscape. This conference will look at the ‘ins and outs’ of private practice - from the logistics of setting up a private practice for the first time, to making sure established practitioners are reaching their maximum potential.

For new entrants to the private sector, attending the conference in person will offer a chance to network with colleagues who have already established and run successful practices.  

Conference highlights

Presentations include:

• An overview of the economics of private healthcare
• Restore private healthcare, restore patient choice -  the very first BMA campaign aimed at doctors engaged in private practice (looking after patients with private medical insurance/self-pay patients)
• BMA support for private practice
• The relationship between the NHS and the private sector
• What AI can do to assist doctors engaged in private practice

The conference will also address topics such as accounting in private general practice, ‘know your worth’ (for consultants) and what consultants can and can’t do regarding challenging Private Medical Insurers (PMIs) legally.

Parallel sessions

As part of the programme, you will have an opportunity to attend one of the following parallel sessions scheduled to take place during the afternoon.

Parallel session 1: primary care 

This session will focus on providing practical advice GPs will find very helpful when setting up in private practice and will also cover current issues facing private GPs.

Parallel session 2: secondary care

This session will give advice on aspects of contemporary secondary care consultants will find very useful as they set up in private practice and relevant discussions on engagement with private hospital groups.

Networking reception

An informal reception offering more information and networking opportunities will be held at the close of the conference programme from 4.30 – 5.30pm for those people attending in person.

Programme

Registration fees

Registration fees – in person attendance

In person attendance at BMA House, London including trade displays, networking opportunities, refreshments and lunch.

• BMA member attending in person - £240 + VAT (£288)
• Non-member attending in person - £340 + VAT (£408)

Registration fees – online attendance

A limited online package is also available for those unable to attend in person. This includes access to the conference live stream (including one parallel session) and the opportunity to ask questions of the speakers for possible selection by the conference chair. Please note that the conference presentations will NOT be recorded. 

• BMA member attending online - £220 + VAT (£264)
• Non-member attending online - £320 + VAT (£384)

If you have any queries, please contact BMA conferences at [email protected].

CPD accreditation has been applied for.