FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

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  1. What is a Group Purchasing Program (GPO)?
    A GPO is a cost management service designed to help businesses reduce operating costs. Strategic vendor contract sourcing and collective bargaining lowers total supply and service acquisition costs through a combination of lower prices, labor realignment, reduced carrying costs, and payment term discounts.
  2. Is the GroupSource Program successful in reducing costs?
    GroupSource has been successful in reducing supply and support service costs for thousands of physician practices across the country. Their participation generates growing leverage for the contracting process resulting in more competitive and aggressive pricing for our members.
  3. Does my company have to be a client in order to access the GroupSource Program?
    Yes, the contract pricing provided by the GroupSource Program is available exclusively to our clients. We are continually developing and deploying additional value added services for our clients that produce additional value beyond our core business offerings.
  4. Are there minimum purchasing requirements?
    No, there are no minimum purchasing requirements. We encourage you to utilize as many of our contracts as are applicable in order to realize the best potential savings . We also invite you to compare our contract pricing to that of your current vendors or other potential vendors to ensure we are providing our membership with the lowest pricing possible. Please email us if you find a lower price.
  5. So what are the benefits my company can expect once we sign up with the GroupSource Program?
    Your company can expect:
    • Lower supply and services costs, correct pricing as we audit the prices charged and pursue price discrepancy resolution, and lower administrative overhead.
    • Lower supply and services costs - Simply put, we negotiate the best pricing possible on supplies and support services.
    • Improved internal purchasing processes - By directing the majority of your company's purchasing through the GroupSource Program you can streamline your internal purchasing processes and focus on your core competencies.
    • Invoice auditing - Since we receive a usage report from each vendor you use, we are able to audit the pricing they charge to ensure that they are not over billing you. If we identify discrepancies, we will work to resolve those discrepancies gaining you credits and/or repayment. You have a partner in monitoring vendor pricing to hold them accountable to the pricing agreed to in our contract.
  6. Who do I pay for the supplies I buy?
    Your company will receive invoices directly from the contract vendors you choose to access within the GroupSource Program. You will make remittance directly to those vendors as well.
  7. My company has a special need for large equipment such as copiers. Can you help me with discounts for such equipment?
    We would be happy to help. We have contracts for equipment such as capital medical equipment, copiers, fax machines, and many other items. Additionally, if we don't have a contract for a particular piece of equipment you are looking for, we can help by using our collective leverage to negotiate pricing specifically for your company. In either case, simply contact the Member Advocate and communicate your request. We are standing ready to support you.