title: Provider criticism of medical-surgical supply distributors is based on incorrect perceptions and expectations.
authors.affiliation: Health Industry Distributors Assn, Alexandria, VA, USA.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Pancratz
mesh_terms: D003132:Commerce / Q000191:economics*; D003284:Contract Services / Q000191:economics; D003363:Cost Control; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital / Q000191:economics / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D011682:Purchasing, Hospital / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States