title: 1997 group purchasing survey.
abstract: As integrated delivery networks mature, many are questioning whether purchasing groups are as relevant as they used to be. Sure, the groups promise purchasing muscle, but many systems already have enough buying heft to extract concessions from suppliers. And many systems can afford to hire their own purchasing experts or get what they need from consultants. As a results, the purchasing group isn't the automatic decision it once was.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hensley
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection; D017754:Group Purchasing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008421:Materials Management, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011682:Purchasing, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014481:United States