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The MedCo Management Information (MI) has today been updated and published. The pack includes the latest search and selection data by unrepresented claimants via the Official Injury Claims (OIC) service and covers the reporting period from November 2023 up to [...]
Published on 7 November 2024
MedCo has today published an updated version of the Guidance on MoJ Qualifying Criteria document. The links in the document have been updated and full details are listed below. There are no other changes to the content of the document. Updated [...]
Published on 12 August 2024
MedCo has today published updated rules in relation to identification of claimants at examinations. Links to the new documents and changes are noted below: MedCo Rules Document version 4.0 July 2024 The new rule applies to Medical Reporting Organisations and [...]
Published on 24 July 2024
As part of our technical refresh project we have implemented a number of changes. Whilst the majority of changes relate to the IT infrastructure and security we have made a number of changes that have been requested by users. The [...]
Published on 8 June 2024
Ensuring the independence and quality of medical reports in personal injury claims for whiplash is a key part of MedCo's role. That includes maintaining the ongoing quality and value of medical expert’s training through the medical expert’s accreditation process. Medical [...]
Published on 3 June 2024
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Ensuring the independence and quality of medical reports in personal injury claims for soft tissue and whiplash is a key part of MedCo's role. That includes maintaining the ongoing quality and value of medical expert’s training through the medical expert’s [...]
Published on 3 June 2024
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At a recent meeting the board of directors reviewed MedCo’s operations and the (unaudited) accounts for the year ended 31st December 2023. During that review the board took into account the estimated annual operating costs and capital expenditure for 2024, which included [...]
Published on 1 February 2024
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In 2023, MedCo commenced a programme of auditing that included, for the first time, registered Direct Medical Experts (DMEs). The purpose of the auditing is to evaluate a DMEs processes, systems and operations to determine compliance and understanding with key [...]
Published on 16 November 2023
On the 18 July the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) published its consultation entitled ‘Revisions to the Medical Reporting Process for Road Traffic Accident Claims’. Today MedCo has published its full response to the consultation. Read MedCo’s full response The consultation sought [...]
Published on 11 October 2023
In July 2022 the ban on remote examinations was reinstated with a limited exception for claimants who remained vulnerable due to Covid-19. Now that all Covid-19 related restrictions have been lifted by the government, MedCo has decided that the limited [...]
Published on 15 August 2023
