What Is a GPO ?

Group Purchasing Organizations

A group purchasing organization (GPO) is an entity that helps healthcare providers — such as hospitals, nursing homes and home health agencies — realize savings and efficiencies by aggregating purchasing volume and using that leverage to negotiate discounts with manufacturers, distributors and other vendors.

One recent analysis found that GPOs save the healthcare system up to $55 billion annually, while a recent analysis from former FTC Chair Jon Leibowitz found that GPOs save providers an average of 10%-18% on product and services.

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