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Unlock the power
of your practice
with a GPO


Supporting specialty practices along the journey to excellence

At Cencora, we are passionate about shaping the future of patient-centric specialty care to drive advancements, improve patient outcomes, and revolutionize the way specialty care is delivered. As the longest-standing GPO of its kind, our Specialty GPOs Specialty Practice Network helps community specialty practices gain equal footing in the marketplace. From contract access and optimization, to uncovering new clinical and operational efficiencies or opening new lines of revenue, we'll be there to support you so you can focus on what matters most — delivering the best possible patient care.

11,000+
physician practice site and clinic members
20+
years of contract negotiation experience


What is a group purchasing organization (GPO)?
Want to learn more? Our GPO 101 webinar series has got you covered.
Want to learn more? Our GPO 101 webinar series has got you covered.

As specialty care continues to evolve, having the right expertise in your corner and access to the support and resources that you need is critical to the long-term success of your practice.

A group purchasing organization (GPO) offers healthcare providers value through data-driven contract modeling, pull through and maximization, educational resources, and national and local advocacy – ultimately resulting in powerful collective influence for members regardless of size.

That’s why so many providers have joined Cencora Specialty GPOs: We fight to help community specialty practices stand on a level playing field, so you can continue providing the life-changing care that your patients depend on.

Want to learn more? Our GPO 101 webinar series has got you covered.

One package to fit your unique needs

Our team understands that your practice is unique. That's why we tailor our support to meet your specific needs.

Contract access and performance optimization

Our relationships with leading manufacturers allow us to bring you competitive pharmaceutical contracts on the most frequently prescribed therapies. This translates to increased savings and more choice in how you care for your patients.

Proven support to elevate business performance

Running a healthy practice requires a lot more than smart contracting terms. That's why we've developed an expert cycle of support and robust analytics insights to help you maximize your contract performance. 

Educational programming that advances quality care

From business operations to clinical topics and key advocacy initiatives, you can count on us for valuable educational opportunities through live and virtual events that unite community practice networks. 

GPO 101 

Discover the value of being a GPO member

Curious about how a GPO can bring value to your practice?

View our GPO 101 webinar series for an overview of everything involved with being a GPO member – from how your dedicated account manager supports your success to how we work with our manufacturer partners to secure competitive contracting and opportunities available through our service partners.

“To run a business, you have to be profitable. So, number one is our rebates and our contracts, being able to maximize them, and being able to make decisions… being able to look and see ‘can I make market share, can I not make market share’ and having tools to be able to do that.”

– A practice manager when asked about the largest value point from Cencora Specialty GPOs
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"There are many opportunities that we never can find that may be hiding in plain sight that [the Specialty GPOs] brings up – optimizing the contracting, helping [us] with other guidelines, concurrent treatment options, education, pharmacy options – all of these allow us to sustain the level of care."

– A physician when asked about the largest value point from Cencora Specialty GPOs
 
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Having the right partner makes all the difference

The foundational premise of a GPO is that we are more effective when we work together. As part of the Cencora family of companies, we deliver on that promise by supporting your practice from every angle.

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Moving health forward through distribution excellence

Besse Medical has been the exclusive distributor for our Specialty Practice Network since 1998. As one of the nation’s largest and most trusted distributors of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biologicals and basic ancillary supplies, we’re defined by exceeding expectations. That means delivering friendly, responsive service while making the purchasing process easy and reliable.
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Elevate your practice with Specialty Solutions

As your specialty solutions partner, we'll help you maximize your technology investment and discover insights into critical issues that impact practice performance. Our experts will help you navigate regulatory and market dynamics while maximizing efficiency and productivity– all so you can provide quality care for your patients.

Inspiring the future of healthcare together

At Cencora, we are a unified team of specialty practice partners, committed to building on our legacy of best-in-class service with meaningful innovation that supports our customers as they improve communities through patient-centric care.

It takes the right partner to enhance patient care

It's about more than just drug pricing. It's about having the right team in your corner. With our partners, we offer solutions and services to support all aspects of your practice. From supportive treatments that advance patient care, to technology solutions that optimize operational efficiency and improve financial performance, we're here to support you every step of the way.