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Scott Masin, MBA
Mar 28, 20242 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...
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Susan Hearn-Stiffler
Mar 4, 20243 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...
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Susan Hearn-Stiffler
Feb 23, 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...
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Embrace Employee Resource Group
Feb 20, 20241 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...
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Scott Masin, MBA
Jan 31, 20241 min read
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
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Susan Hearn-Stiffler
Dec 21, 20232 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....
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Caroline Toth
Nov 28, 20233 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.
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Hunter Rich
Sep 19, 20231 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...
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Madelynn Ahlborn, MPH
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...
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Susan Hearn-Stiffler
Aug 14, 20233 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....
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Germane Solutions
Aug 11, 20232 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...
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Susan Hearn-Stiffler
Jul 17, 20234 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...
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Germane Solutions
Jul 6, 20233 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,...
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Brooke Moore
May 22, 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...
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Jon Scaglione, CPA
Apr 24, 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...
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Jon Scaglione, CPA
Apr 24, 20232 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)...
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Jon Scaglione, CPA
Apr 19, 20233 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...
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Jon Scaglione, CPA
Apr 18, 20234 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...
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Jon Scaglione, CPA
Apr 18, 20232 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...
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Jon Scaglione, CPA
Apr 18, 20231 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...
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