title: A partnership can begin with identifying a mutual need. MidAtlantic Healthcare Purchasing Coalition.
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authors.lastname: Bilodeau
mesh_terms: D015142:Baltimore; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004219:District of Columbia; D006264:Health Benefit Plans, Employee / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006265:Health Care Coalitions / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006279:Health Maintenance Organizations / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009937:Organizational Objectives