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.  

The conference will also address topics such as the private medical insurance and the self pay markets, challenges consultants face working with private medical insurers, engagement with private hospital groups and registration with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Conference highlights

Presentations including:

• The changing landscape and future of private practice
• Private medical insurance and the self pay markets
• Fees calculator
• Working collaboratively with private hospitals
• Setting up in private practice

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.

Registration fees – In-person attendance

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

Early booking discount (valid up to 31 August 2024):

BMA members attending in-person:        £160 + VAT (£192)

Non-members attending in-person:        £260 + VAT (£312)

Registration fees (valid from 1 September 2024):

BMA members attending in-person:        £190 + VAT (£228)

Non-members attending in-person:        £290 + VAT (£348)

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.

Early booking discount (valid up to 31 August):

BMA members attending online:             £140 + VAT (£168)         

Non-members attending online:              £240 + VAT (£288)

Registration fees (valid from 1 September 2024):

BMA member attending online                 £170 + VAT (£204)

Non-member attending online                  £270 + VAT (£324)

Programme

CPD accreditation has been applied for.