The Bermuda Health Council [BHC] has updated the Medical and Dental Charges Order [MDCO] “to align with global standards and methodologies,” with the updated order to come into effect tomorrow [Oct 1]. The modernized Order will come into effect on 1st October 2025, and fees will be published on the Health Council website. “This modernization follows the same structured methodology the Health Council has used to update other regulated fees across the health system, an approach that has helped stabilize healthcare costs over time. Accountability in the system: aligning regulated fees with global standards and updating them regularly ensures costs are transparent and do not go unchecked. 1999 – Medical and Dental Charges Order [MDCO] enacted [April 1], formalizing fee schedules.