applicable group purchasing organization
Defined in 5 places across 3 titles — 3 distinct definitions of the United States Code.
The term “applicable group purchasing organization” means a group purchasing organization that is affiliated with or under common ownership with an entity providing pharmacy benefit management services.
Same definition in 3 sections
- 2026–present26 U.S.C. § 9826Internal Revenue Code · Oversight of entities that provide pharmacy benefit management services · in this section
- 2026–present29 U.S.C. § 1185oLabor · Oversight of entities that provide pharmacy benefit management services · in this section
- 2026–present42 U.S.C. § 300gg-121The Public Health and Welfare · Oversight of entities that provide pharmacy benefit management services · in this section
The term “applicable group purchasing organization” means a group purchasing organization (as defined by the Secretary) that purchases, arranges for, or negotiates the purchase of a covered drug, device, biological, or medical supply which is operating in the United States, or in a territory, possession, or commonwealth of the United States.
Source
- 2010–present42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7hThe Public Health and Welfare · Transparency reports and reporting of physician ownership or investment interests · in this section
the terms “applicable entity” and “applicable group purchasing organization” have the meanings given such terms in section 1185o(e) of this title;
Source
- 2026–present29 U.S.C. § 1108Labor · Exemptions from prohibited transactions · under this section