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Understanding Funding Opportunities for Dental and Podiatry Residency Programs
As a continuation of our commitment to supporting dentistry and podiatry residency programs, Germane Solutions is here to provide a...

Margot Flowers
Feb 133 min read
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Germane Solutions Expands Support to Dentistry and Podiatry Residency Programs
Germane Solutions now supports the development and implementation of dentistry and podiatry residency programs.

Claire Hauck
Jan 293 min read
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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...

Susan Hearn-Stiffler
Jan 282 min read
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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...

Susan Hearn-Stiffler
Dec 11, 20243 min read
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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...

Susan Hearn-Stiffler
Dec 3, 20244 min read
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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,...

Susan Hearn-Stiffler
Oct 25, 20244 min read
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From Client to Consultant: An Interview with Susan Greenwood-Clark
Germane Solutions is excited to welcome Susan Greenwood-Clark, BSN, RN, MBA, FACHE , as a Senior Specialist to our team. Susan brings...

Susan Greenwood-Clark, BSN, RN, MBA, FACHE
Oct 2, 20246 min read
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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...

Scott Masin, MBA
Sep 23, 20243 min read
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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...

Germane Solutions
Sep 10, 20243 min read
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Empowering Wellness: How to Enhance Resident Wellbeing
Germane Solutions explores practical strategies to enhance resident wellness.

Germane Solutions
Aug 29, 20244 min read
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Creating a Competitive Edge Part III: Understanding and Engaging Generation Z in GME Recruitment
As the Graduate Medical Education (GME) industry continues to evolve, so too must your program’s strategies for connecting with the next...

Kelsey Barnes
Aug 26, 20245 min read
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Creating a Competitive Edge Part II: Harnessing Social Media for Effective GME Recruitment
In today's digital age, social media has revolutionized the landscape of GME recruitment. In Creating a Competitive Edge Part I: The...

Hunter Rich
Aug 21, 20249 min read
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CMS 2025 IPPS Final Rules
On August 1, CMS released the FY 2025 IPPS Final Rules. As mentioned in a previous blog, Potential GME Impact Following CMS 2025 IPPS...

Margot Flowers
Aug 20, 20242 min read
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Creating a Competitive Edge Part I: The Importance of Programmatic Branding and Social Media in GME Recruitment
In today's competitive GME landscape, residency recruitment strategies play a pivotal role in attracting top-tier learners. As hospitals...

Kelsey Barnes
Aug 12, 20245 min read
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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...

Unity Employee Resource Group
Jun 20, 20242 min read
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Comments on Section V. F.3. Proposed Modifications to the Criteria for New Residency Programs and Requests for Information
Germane's comments on the proposed modifications to the criteria for new residency programs and requests for information.

Scott Masin, MBA
May 28, 202416 min read
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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...

Scott Masin, MBA
Apr 18, 20242 min read
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Cap Available for Redistribution to Teaching Hospitals – Section 5506 Rounds 21 and 22
As part of the 2025 IPPS Proposed Rules released on April 10, 2024, CMS announced two recent hospital closures which will utilize the Sectio

Scott Masin, MBA
Apr 17, 20241 min read
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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...

Scott Masin, MBA
Apr 15, 20242 min read
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2024 Match Day Trends & Germane Solutions’ Impact on New Program Development
Following the 2024 Match Day, Germane Solutions was excited to see the newly matched residents secure positions in various residency...

Scott Masin, MBA
Apr 12, 20242 min read
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