ASC supply chain tip of the day: Weigh the benefits of aggregators vs. GPOs

Working with group purchasing organizations and aggregators can help ASCs cut supply chain costs, according to an article in Medline’s Outpatient Outcomes magazine.

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Here is one way ASCs can save money with aggregation and GPOs:

“One way to lower medical supply costs is by working with a group purchasing organization to negotiate with manufacturers and obtain better pricing. Most ASCs currently work with a GPO. However, if you want to get even more aggressive cost savings — and additional, value-added benefits — your ASC may want to consider partnering with an aggregator through your supply distributor.”

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