Healthcare Group Purchasing Organizations continue to adapt and innovate in a changing healthcare marketplace
March 11, 2025 (Washington). The healthcare GPO industry is facing new challenges adjusting to developments in the healthcare supply chain, but the supply chain itself remains resilient, according to the Healthcare Group Purchasing Industry Initiative (HGPII) in its latest annual report released today. Hospitals, nursing homes, and other providers continue to access supplies and technology through negotiated contracts developed by GPOs, and the healthcare system utilizes these firms to share expertise and leverage savings according to HGPII analysts at ArentFox Schiff LLP.
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Arent Fox Hosts Annual HGPII Best Practices Forum
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