Healthcare Improvement Scotland - independent healthcare fees: consultation

Consultation Questions

1) Do you agree that the regulation of independent healthcare services should continue to be funded through fees charged by HIS to private providers?

Yes

No

2) Do you agree with the proposed maximum fees that HIS can charge for the commencement of the regulation of independent medical agencies?

Yes

No

3) Given the increasing costs required to regulate independent healthcare, do you agree that the proposed maximum fees Healthcare Improvement Scotland can charge, as outlined in the background information, is required?

Yes

No

4) If you do not agree with the proposed maximum fee adjustment, what alternative approaches or strategies do you believe would be fair and effective? Specifically, how would you suggest HIS address the challenges of the rising costs they incur while regulating independent healthcare services due to inflation, while minimising the impact on their stakeholders?