Most group purchasing organizations choose suppliers based on bidding and the lowest price. Our Samaritan Alliance members choose what key suppliers they want to work with. Who better to measure quality, price, product and service than actual facility owners, administrators and clinical professionals? The Samaritan Alliance has multiple Task Forces that monitor the product and service quality of each of our key suppliers. Our key suppliers or "Core Four" as they are called include: These task forces include: Pharmacy Therapy Food Service Medical Supplies The Samaritan Alliance and task forces monitor: Client satisfaction Quality of product and service Pricing Industry comparative data Samaritan Alliance members allow only the best to provide services in their buildings.