A System of Purchasing in Which the Hospital Establishes a Relationship

question 55

Multiple Choice

A system of purchasing in which the hospital establishes a relationship with a single wholesaler in order to obtain more competitive pricing is

• A) group purchasing organization (GPO)
• B) prime vendor purchasing
• C) wholesaler purchasing
• D) direct purchasing

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Definitions:

Heart Images

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Conduct

The manner in which an organization or individual behaves, especially in a professional context.

Interventricular Septum

The wall separating the right and left ventricles from each other.

Arrhythmia

A condition characterized by an irregular heartbeat, which can range from harmless to life-threatening abnormalities in heart rhythm.