Which of the following is NOT TRUE about a group purchasing organization?
It purchases discounted drugs for hospitals
It assists hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies
It develops contracts with drug companies
It negotiates with drug manufacturers for discounted drugs
It purchases discounted drugs for hospitals
Rationale: Group purchasing plans do not purchase discounted drugs for hospitals. They negotiate with drug manufacturers for reduced medication prices on behalf of health care institutions, and make contracts with these companies. The health care institution purchases medications.
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