“The only consistent thing is inconsistency,” says executive director of the ASCO as the UK government faces criticism for delayed fee updates.
The UK government has responded to a consultation about changes to the medical reporting process for road traffic accident (RTA) personal injury claims worth up to £5,000. The consultation, held from July to October 2023, included feedback from 49 groups, including medical experts, solicitors, insurers, and medical reporting organisations (MROs).
The consultation focused on updating rules for MROs, auditing standards for agencies supporting medical experts, and reviewing the fixed costs for medical reports.
While many respondents supported the proposed changes, criticisms were directed at the slow pace of government decision-making, particularly on inflationary adjustments to fixed fees.