decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2009 Issue 10 (October)
4 ways to get the best deal with a group purchasing organization
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Article Overview
This article explains practical considerations for medical practices evaluating a group purchasing organization (GPO) membership. It focuses on general strategies for assessing value, comparing member benefits, and understanding how practice or specialty affiliations may affect pricing and access. The piece is useful for practice administrators, physicians, and other staff involved in purchasing and membership decisions.
Why This Topic Matters
GPO membership can affect a practice’s purchasing costs and access to vendor contracts, so a basic comparison of options can help decision-makers determine whether membership is worthwhile. The article is relevant to practices looking for general guidance on evaluating benefits and comparing organizations.
What You Will Learn
- How practices can evaluate whether a GPO membership may be worthwhile
- What types of membership benefits are commonly compared across organizations
- How physician or specialty group affiliations may affect access to member pricing
- Why practices may compare multiple GPO options before joining or renewing
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Medical office administrators
- Healthcare administrators
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