Services relating to the negotiation of favorable health care group purchasing and cost management service contracts with manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers, distributors, group purchasing organizations, and transportation and warehouse storage providers on behalf of hospitals, long-term healthcare facilities, rehabilitation facilities, ambulatory care centers, out patient surgery centers, diagnostic and treatment centers, physician offices and clinics, home health agencies, health care educational institutions, social service agencies, veterinary practices, and other healthcare related providers for the procurement and purchase of medical, surgical, dental, veterinary products and equipment, pharmaceuticals, educational supplies, laboratory equipment and supplies, food and dietary products and equipment, capital equipment, major and minor medical/surgical equipment and instruments, furniture and furnishings, maintenance and service programs, outsourcing support services, computer hardware and software, communication equipment, and health care consulting services