In Practice Systems

In Practice Systems (INPS) is a health informatics company in the United Kingdom, operating as part of the Cegedim group. The company was established in 1984 as Ranchalley Ltd and has undergone several name changes, including Value Added Medical Products Ltd (VAMP) and Reuters Health Information Ltd, before being acquired by Cegedim in 1998.

INPS provides clinical software solutions primarily for General Practitioner (GP) practices within the UK's National Health Service (NHS). Its main product line is the Vision clinical system, which includes Vision 3, a comprehensive system for primary care settings, and Vision Online Services for patients. The software facilitates practice management, patient record access, appointment booking, and repeat prescription ordering. INPS also offers Outcomes Manager, a population health management solution that allows for the analysis of healthcare data across geographic areas to monitor and improve patient outcomes. The business model is centered on providing these approved clinical IT systems to NHS primary care providers, including GPs, community teams, and Integrated Care Systems (ICSs). By 2010, the company held significant market share across the UK, with approximately 20% in England, 30% in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and over 50% in Wales.

The company's products are designed to be interoperable with other healthcare IT solutions to support shared care and collaborative working across different healthcare settings. The Vision system is known for its data quality, reporting capabilities, and tools that support remote consultations and secure access to medical records. In a significant development, on December 10, 2024, the Cegedim group voluntarily placed In Practice Systems Limited into administration due to financial difficulties. Following this, assets related to INPS were purchased and transferred to OneAdvanced Limited.

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