title: Laboratory support in a regional approach to joint purchasing and materials management.
authors.affiliation: Laboratory and Ancillary Services, Joint Purchasing Corp., New York, NY 10023, USA. bfriedman@medibuy.com
authors.forename: B B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Friedman
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Shah
mesh_terms: D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital / Q000191:economics; D017754:Group Purchasing / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007755:Laboratories, Hospital / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008421:Materials Management, Hospital / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009518:New York