GPO (Group Purchasing Organization)
Sourcing and Procurement
Definition
A Group Purchasing Organization, or GPO, is a body that negotiates supplier contracts on behalf of multiple hospitals or health systems, using their combined purchasing volume to secure better pricing and terms. GPOs are dominant in the United States and exist in modified forms elsewhere.
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