Under the proposed agreement, the hospitals would jointly evaluate products, select suppliers and negotiate rates.
The DOJ concluded that the agreement meets “antitrust safety zone” requirements, according to the report. The DOJ’s decision may signal the ability for other healthcare providers to develop collective purchase arrangements in order to reduce costs.
Read the AHA News Now’s report on the DOJ approval of hospital joint purchasing.
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