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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


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


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


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


Empowering Wellness: How to Enhance Resident Wellbeing
Germane Solutions explores practical strategies to enhance resident wellness.

Germane Solutions
Aug 29, 20244 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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 16, 20241 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...

Scott Masin, MBA
Apr 15, 20242 min read


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


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...

Claire Hauck
Apr 10, 20243 min read


Impact on GME Funding: DGME Penalty Removal and New State Funding Mechanisms
Recent adjustments to Medicare funding in Graduate Medical Education (GME) are reshaping the way institutions are leveraging funding...

Scott Masin, MBA
Mar 28, 20242 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...

Susan Hearn-Stiffler
Mar 4, 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...

Susan Hearn-Stiffler
Feb 23, 20243 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...

Embrace Employee Resource Group
Feb 20, 20241 min read
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