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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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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 11, 20243 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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