Some sit in the same spot to make their bids; others only work with certain spotters – Mahan once pulled spotter Bo Black away from his lunch mid-bite because a purchaser would only bid if Black was in front of him.
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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2026
Instead, the sophisticated purchaser shops ahead of time, then tells employees where to go for high-quality, high-value care.
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