title: Negotiating and bidding for good results.
abstract: When determining a method of procurement, the purchasing manager must remember his goals. Whether it be by bidding, negotiating, or open-ended contracts, the method chosen is a means of obtaining savings for the hospital and, ultimately, for the patient.
mesh_terms: D005845:Georgia; D006784:Hospitals, Teaching; D008421:Materials Management, Hospital; D011682:Purchasing, Hospital