Abstract: The business method of managing and providing healthcare includes the formation of a centralized management organization for managing and organizing at least one group purchasing cooperative, formed from a plurality of members. Preferably, the plurality of members are selected from employers. Data and information related to the plurality of members is preferably stored and organized via a computerized system, and the group purchasing cooperative negotiates contracts directly with healthcare-related manufacturers and distributors for healthcare-related goods and services, in order to negotiate group benefits, such as discounts, rebates and the like. The goods and services may then be provided directly the members of the group purchasing cooperative.