What is MedCo?

MedCo is a non-profit private organisation. MedCo is run by its Board of Members which is made up of a number of organisations which represent the medical profession, insurers, and claimant solicitors. Each Member organisation appoints an individual to act as a Director. MedCo has been set up with three objectives. Firstly, to be an ‘accredited supplier’ of medico-legal reports for the purpose of settling low value personal injury claims arising from soft tissue (whiplash) injuries caused by motor vehicle collisions. Secondly, it assesses the suitability of both individuals and medical reporting organisations (MROs) who wish to be registered with MedCo as providing these reports. Thirdly, it provides a portal system by which solicitors and others seeking ‘whiplash’ reports are provided with a random list of individuals and MROs who can provide the report.