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In the December 2010 issue of The Journal of Healthcare Contracting, HIGPA President Curtis Rooney sat down with HIGPA founder and retired MAGNET President & CEO Derwood Dunbar, the recipient of the recent 2010 HIGPA Achievement Award at the 2010 International Expo in Orlando. The award commemorated Derwood’s contributions and commitments to the GPO industry throughout his career.
In the article, Derwood discusses the evolution of GPOs throughout his 50 year career, the establishment of HIGPA over 20 years ago, the GPO Safe Harbor’s origins and continued relevance, the contracting process, and the future of the GPO industry.