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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

Scott Masin, MBA
Jan 31, 20241 min read


A Year-End Message From Our CEO: Celebrating Achievements, Expressing Gratitude, and Looking Forward to 2024
As we approach the close of 2023, I am filled with gratitude and pride as I reflect on the remarkable journey we've undertaken together....

Susan Hearn-Stiffler
Dec 21, 20232 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.

Caroline Toth
Nov 28, 20233 min read


Leveraging Social Media in Your Residency Recruitment Strategy
In the ever-evolving landscape of Graduate Medical Education (GME), residency programs face growing competition to recruit high-quality...

Hunter Rich
Sep 19, 20231 min read


The Vital Role of Effective Programmatic Branding in Residency Recruitment
Residency recruitment is a critical process for medical institutions, as it sets the foundation for the future of healthcare. To attract...

Madelynn Ahlborn, MPH
Sep 19, 20231 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....

Susan Hearn-Stiffler
Aug 14, 20233 min read


FY 2024 Final IPPS Rules Published
In April of this year, the FY 2024 Proposed IPPS Rulings brought forth several adjustments that would beneficially impact the Graduate...

Germane Solutions
Aug 11, 20232 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...

Susan Hearn-Stiffler
Jul 17, 20234 min read


The US Supreme Court’s Decision on Affirmative Action and the Medical Field’s Response
In June, the Supreme Court issued a decision that bars colleges and universities from using race-conscious, or affirmative action,...

Germane Solutions
Jul 6, 20233 min read


The ABS EPA Project: A Paradigm Shift in Surgical Training Assessment
The American Board of Surgery (ABS) is taking a step forward in modernizing how surgical training is assessed and evaluated. The ABS...

Brooke Moore
May 22, 20233 min read


Medicare GME Affiliation Agreements: Criteria, Optimization, & Benefits to the Learning Environment
Medicare GME affiliation agreements (MGMEAA) are agreements that are leveraged between two or more teaching hospitals to optimize...

Jon Scaglione, CPA
Apr 24, 20233 min read


FY 2024 IPPS GME Update
The FY 2024 Proposed IPPS Rulings, brought forth several adjustments that would beneficially impact the Graduate Medical Education (GME)...

Jon Scaglione, CPA
Apr 24, 20232 min read


Rural Emergency Hospitals’ (REHs) Impact on GME
Germane Solutions has summarized the 2024 IPPS Proposed Ruling regarding Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs) to highlight the impact that...

Jon Scaglione, CPA
Apr 19, 20233 min read


FY 2024 IPPS Update Regarding Rural Floor Implications
Germane Solutions remains committed to providing annual IPPS updates to our valued clients and GME stakeholders to better assist in your...

Jon Scaglione, CPA
Apr 18, 20234 min read


FY 2024 IPPS Update Regarding Rural Designation and Capital DSH
Germane Solutions remains committed to providing annual IPPS updates to our valued clients and GME stakeholders to better assist in your...

Jon Scaglione, CPA
Apr 18, 20232 min read


Round 20—Section 5506 Redistribution of GME FTEs Announced
Notice of Closure of St. Vincent Charity Medical Center (CCN 360037) Located in Cleveland, OH and the Application Process—Round 20...

Jon Scaglione, CPA
Apr 18, 20231 min read


Germane Solutions’ Contribution to the 2023 MATCH
As the Graduate Medical Education community reengages in hybrid and in-person interview practices, Germane Solutions, and many others, enter

Kelsey Barnes
Mar 30, 20233 min read


COVID-19’s Effect on Graduate Medical Education Funding and Operations
Though hospitals and health systems across the country are continuing to feel the lingering effects of the global pandemic, the COVID-19...

Scott Masin, MBA
Mar 14, 20233 min read


Healthcare Staffing Shortages: The Impact on GME Programs and Creating Lasting Change
Even prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare staffing shortages were a primary concern amongst many hospitals. The impact...

Beth Hock
Mar 6, 20235 min read


Meaning in Medicine: Germane’s Difference
With the 2023 ACGME Annual Educational Conference approaching, the theme Meaning in Medicine: Making a Difference is at the forefront of our

Susan Hearn-Stiffler
Feb 20, 20233 min read
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