The Clinical Review Process Conducted by Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) and Their Partners
September 2002
Health Industry Group Purchasing Association
On behalf of the Health Industry Group Purchasing Association, The Lewin Group conducted a survey to determine the extent to which group purchasing organizations (GPOs) and health systems employ clinical review processes to inform technology decision-making. HIGPA's central question to Lewin was whether these clinical review processes support timely adoption and evidence-based, cost-effective use of health care technology.