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Group Purchasing
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Definition
: A shared service which combines the purchasing power of individual organizations or facilities in order to obtain lower prices for equipment and supplies. (From Health Care Terms, 2nd ed)
not restricted to hosp purchasing
See Also
Purchasing, Hospital
Other names
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