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Margot Flowers
4 days ago3 min read
Strategic Growth in GME: Optimizing Medicare Affiliation Agreements
Medicare Graduate Medical Education Affiliation Agreements (MGMEAAs) are formal agreements between two or more eligible teaching...
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Embrace Employee Resource Group
Feb 243 min read
Honoring Black History Month: Addressing Health Mistrust, Culturally Sensitive Care, and Psychological Safety in Graduate Medical Education
As we recognize Black History Month, it is an opportunity to reflect on the deep and lasting impact of historical injustices on Black...
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Susan Hearn-Stiffler
Jan 282 min read
Looking Ahead to 2025: A Year of Partnership and Progress
As we step into 2025, my team and I are filled with a steadfast commitment to our mission to provide excellence to our clients and our...
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Susan Hearn-Stiffler
Dec 11, 20243 min read
A Year-End Message from Our CEO: Celebrating Success, Expressing Gratitude, and Looking Forward to 2025
As 2024 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable journey we’ve taken together over the past year. At Germane...
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Susan Hearn-Stiffler
Dec 3, 20244 min read
The Changing Landscape of GME: How Health Policies Impact Medical Education
As a mission-first healthcare consulting firm, Germane Solutions is dedicated to supporting policies that strengthen Graduate Medical...
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Susan Hearn-Stiffler
Oct 25, 20244 min read
From Strategy to Success: Partnering with Germane Solutions
Selecting the right consulting partner is a crucial decision for healthcare institutions aiming to enhance operational efficiency,...
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Scott Masin, MBA
Sep 23, 20243 min read
Ensuring a Healthy Future: Sustaining the Physician Pipeline to Meet Growing Demand
America stands at a critical juncture in healthcare: the ongoing physician shortage. With a rapidly growing population and increasingly...
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Germane Solutions
Sep 10, 20243 min read
Securing Ohio's Healthcare Future: A Call to Strengthen GME Investment
A Critical Investment for Ohio’s Healthcare Future Graduate Medical Education (GME) plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of...
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Unity Employee Resource Group
Jun 20, 20242 min read
Pride and Practice: A Look Into LGBTQ+ Inclusivity and Academic Medicine
LGBTQ+ in Medicine This Pride Month, Germane Solutions wants to highlight LGBTQ+ considerations in Academic Medicine and best practices...
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Scott Masin, MBA
Apr 18, 20242 min read
200 Additional Funding Slots Available for New or Expanding Programs: Section 4122 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act
Germane Solution has exciting news to share from the recent CMS 2025 IPPS Proposed Rules. In evaluating the positive feedback and...
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Scott Masin, MBA
Apr 15, 20242 min read
Potential GME Impact Following CMS 2025 IPPS Proposed Rules
On April 10, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published the 2025 IPPS Proposed Rules. There are several new proposed rules which...
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Claire Hauck
Apr 11, 20243 min read
Addressing the Mental Health Crisis: Expanding Psychiatry Residency Programs
In our post-pandemic world, the need to prioritize mental and emotional well-being has never been more prevalent. Mental Health America...
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Susan Hearn-Stiffler
Mar 4, 20243 min read
Meaning in Medicine: Germane’s Difference
As we anticipate the forthcoming 2024 ACGME Annual Educational Conference, it serves as a poignant reminder of the hurdles surmounted in...
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Susan Hearn-Stiffler
Feb 23, 20243 min read
Creating a Canopy and Strengthening Our Roots in Academic Medicine and GME
In the intricate landscape of Academic Medicine and Graduate Medical Education (GME), one truth remains undeniable: the path to...
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Embrace Employee Resource Group
Feb 20, 20241 min read
Bridging the Gap: The Importance of Black Physicians for Health Equity
In the ongoing quest to tackle racial health disparities, one powerful yet often overlooked solution lies in the representation of Black...
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Scott Masin, MBA
Jan 31, 20241 min read
Maximizing Learning Environments: The Benefits of MGMEAAs
With an impressive 402 hospitals actively participating in these agreements, Germane Solutions wants to review the benefits that arise from
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Caroline Toth
Nov 28, 20233 min read
How Can GME Further Your Hospital’s Overall Strategy?
Every hospital has a strategic plan – what’s yours? Learn about the impact, timing, and benefits of GME.
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Susan Hearn-Stiffler
Aug 14, 20233 min read
Navigating Healthcare Transformation: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Road Ahead
As we embark on the latter half of the year, an array of trends is poised to shape the trajectory and delivery of healthcare services....
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Susan Hearn-Stiffler
Jul 18, 20234 min read
Developing an Interprofessional Learning Strategy: Fostering Collaborative Care
In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, where patient needs have become increasingly complex, the significance of...
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