June 1, 2009
GPO purchasing of implants lags
On average, hospitals purchase 73% of their materials through group purchasing organizations (GPOs), with a wide range from 30% to 90%. But fewer—19% —purchase expensive orthopedic implants through GPO contracts, a new survey finds.
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