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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 26 July 2023
The MoJ has today launched a consultation on revisions to the Medical Reporting Process for RTA Claims. The MoJ are seeking views on several subjects which include: revised qualifying criteria for medical reporting organisations (MROs) and rules for medical experts [...]
Published on 18 July 2023
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 1 June 2023
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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 1 June 2023
MedCo has received a number of queries and reports from users in relation to the treatment of causation of non-whiplash injuries in MedCo reports. These injuries are coming under more scrutiny since the whiplash reforms, and the Court of [...]
Published on 26 May 2023
We are pleased to let you know the changes made on Friday 21 April 2023 at 5pm are now live. What changes were made? The majority of changes related to back-office functionality and compliance, however some changes do impact your use of the [...]
Published on 21 April 2023
Following the recent liquidation of a Tier 2 Medical Reporting Organisation (MRO) medical experts working with MROs should take note of the following. The amount of security is set by the Ministry of Justice and stipulated in the MRO qualifying criteria. [...]
Published on 9 March 2023
On the 24th January 2023, I wrote to you to let you know of changes to the charging policy with effect from 6 April 2023. The MedCo Board of Directors has decided that the charging policy effective from 6th April [...]
Published on 27 January 2023
At a recent meeting the board of directors considered MedCo’s financial performance during 2022. Whilst the accounts for the year ended 31st December have yet to be formally audited our management accounts indicated an annual surplus after payment of administration costs. [...]
Published on 24 January 2023
Published 11 July 2022 MedCo has today updated its guidance relating to appropriate examination locations. "MedCo guidance on appropriate examination locations for consultations is; A physical (not virtual) face-to-face appointment must take place with the injured party; MedCo considers [...]
Published on 11 July 2022
