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On December 18, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the latest round of GME cap increase awardees under two key initiatives (Section 126 and Section 4122) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (HR 133). These awards represent important progress in expanding Medicare-supported residency training opportunities in alignment with national workforce needs.   Section 126 Cap Increase: Round 4 Results Section 126 makes 1,000 additional Medicare-funded

At Germane Solutions, we recognize the important role your hospital plays in expanding access to care, training physicians, and supporting community health. We also understand the financial constraints you face in sustaining these efforts. Your current Rural Designation provides resources that make it possible to serve patients effectively while advancing Graduate Medical Education.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...

At a time when the healthcare system is facing physician shortages, financial pressures, and deepening health disparities, federal policy plays an increasingly critical role in shaping the future of academic medicine. Recent updates from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) emphasize just how foundational government action is in sustaining the pillars of education, research, patient care, and community health.

At Germane Solutions, we are continuously evolving to meet the needs of the Graduate Medical Education (GME) community. Today, we are...

The traditional four-year medical school model has historically served as the standard for training future physicians. However, an...

The proposed reductions in Medicaid funding have sparked widespread concern, with potential consequences extending far beyond the...

Medicare Graduate Medical Education Affiliation Agreements (MGMEAAs) are formal agreements between two or more eligible teaching...

As we recognize Black History Month, it is an opportunity to reflect on the deep and lasting impact of historical injustices on Black...

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...

As 2024 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable journey we’ve taken together over the past year. At Germane...

As a mission-first healthcare consulting firm, Germane Solutions is dedicated to supporting policies that strengthen Graduate Medical...

Selecting the right consulting partner is a crucial decision for healthcare institutions aiming to enhance operational efficiency,...

America stands at a critical juncture in healthcare: the ongoing physician shortage. With a rapidly growing population and increasingly...

A Critical Investment for Ohio’s Healthcare Future Graduate Medical Education (GME) plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of...

LGBTQ+ in Medicine This Pride Month, Germane Solutions wants to highlight LGBTQ+ considerations in Academic Medicine and best practices...

Germane Solution has exciting news to share from the recent CMS 2025 IPPS Proposed Rules. In evaluating the positive feedback and...

On April 10, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published the 2025 IPPS Proposed Rules. There are several new proposed rules which...

In our post-pandemic world, the need to prioritize mental and emotional well-being has never been more prevalent. Mental Health America...

As we anticipate the forthcoming 2024 ACGME Annual Educational Conference, it serves as a poignant reminder of the hurdles surmounted in...