Blog — AI Practice Management Insights for Irish Clinics

Hospital data breaches Ireland: check external storage

Learn how the DPC's September 2026 €645,000 fine against the HSE over external paper storage affects GDPR compliance rules for private Irish urology rooms.

29 Sept 2026

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public only consultant contract 2023 numbers: €129/month

Track the latest public only consultant contract 2023 numbers via Dáil PQ 211, and review the HSE Clause 24 rules on external private practice.

29 Sept 2026 · 7 min

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Public-Only Consultant Contract 2023 Compliance: AWS Dublin

Understand the HSE compliance audit process for the public-only consultant contract 2023 and how private urologists must certify their off-site work.

29 Sept 2026 · 6 min

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GDPR Patient Communication Rules Ireland: Founding Practices

Learn how Regulation 13 of SI 336 of 2011 impacts Irish private clinics sending patient SMS, following the DPC prosecution on 7 September 2026.

28 Sept 2026 · 6 min

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Dictation Transcripts and Record Keeping: Medical Council

Learn how to maintain accurate medical records using dictation transcripts in Irish private practices while complying with Medical Council guidelines.

28 Sept 2026 · 8 min

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Participating vs Non-Participating Consultant: Vhi Rules

Understand how Vhi's Provider Agreement and 60-day notice rule impact patient billing for participating vs non-participating consultants in Ireland.

26 Sept 2026 · 10 min

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Vhi Consultant Registration: The 60-Day Notice Rule

Register for Vhi e-Schedule access at www.vhi.ie/pvs. Learn the rules for participating providers, withholding tax, and the 60 days' notice requirement.

26 Sept 2026 · 10 min

DPC AI Insights Report Healthcare: Review Tools

The DPC AI Insights Report covers 180 AI products. Irish specialist rooms must review vendor lawful basis, transparency notices, and data minimisation.

26 Sept 2026 · 6 min

Vhi Price Benefit Changes 1 October 2026: Check Room Cover

Vhi price benefit changes 1 October 2026 alter 55 plan prices and 57 benefits. Check member renewal dates and verify room cover before booking procedures.

25 Sept 2026 · 6 min

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Patient Reported Outcome Measures PDF: Collect Scores

Collect patient reported outcome measures questionnaires before clinic. Standardise pre-visit scoring for private surgical and specialist consultations.

24 Sept 2026 · 9 min

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Trial Without Catheter Clinic: Setup in Rooms

Organise a trial without catheter clinic in private urology rooms. Review scheduling steps, bladder volume checks, nursing protocols, and record audits.

24 Sept 2026 · 11 min

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Health Insurance Plan Changes Oct 2026: Verify Cover

The HIA confirmed 1 October 2026 updates for Vhi and Laya Healthcare. Learn how to verify patient renewal letters and track mid-contract benefit changes.

24 Sept 2026 · 6 min

Notes from the practice. And from the lab.