title: Meeting proves groups, chains wield enormous buying power.
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Werner
mesh_terms: D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital / Q000191:economics; D005249:Fees and Charges; D017754:Group Purchasing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017721:Hospital Costs; D006777:Hospitals, Proprietary / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009096:Multi-Institutional Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States