Community & Population Health
Our services encompass several key areas, through which our community and population health experts work collaboratively to provide hospitals and health systems the opportunity to integrate GME programs with current organizational strategies for community engagement and population health initiatives. Germane Solutions is here to serve as your trusted advisor and identify a unique and optimal solution for your organization's success.
Grant Writing and Development
We bring our GME expertise to assist health systems and hospitals with identifying available federal and state grant funding opportunities monumental to GME operations and supplemental to GME budgets. We successfully execute detailed grant applications to ensure all requirements are met for best award positioning, from composing inquiry letters to developing project proposals.
FQHC and GME Partnerships
With healthcare trends constantly evolving, supporting community partnerships that enrich the residency experience is imperative. We facilitate exploratory discussions and perform feasibility studies to identify potential partnerships between hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) / Community Health Centers (CHCs). We offer guidance on negotiations, definitive affiliation agreements, and the development of a GME-FQHC hybrid curriculum structure to health system and hospital leadership throughout the entire engagement process.
Magnet Designation
We bring together our extensive accreditation and quality experience to assist hospitals and health systems achieve and maintain Magnet Recognition status. Our experts provide support and guidance to ensure each applicant for Magnet Recognition is best positioned for receiving the prestigious magnet designation.
Population Health Strategy
The healthcare system has demonstrated a need for rapid transformation following pandemics, regulatory changes, and legislative pressures. With value-based care models becoming the new standard, incorporating population healthcare delivery models into GME programs is imperative for developing the next generation of physicians. It is vital to evolve how we view strategic planning and ROI by including patient outcomes, social determinants of health, and other non-financial attributes. Capturing these inputs paints a holistic picture and allows for a more comprehensive approach as the healthcare and reimbursement landscape changes. We are invested in assisting your organization in making this pivotal turn, and we assess institutional processes to identify potential opportunities that align your organization’s strategic plans with population health initiatives in their GME programs.
Your Community Health Partner
Kesley Barnes
During her time at Germane, Kelsey has managed many GME engagements in small community hospitals and large academic systems alike. Kelsey serves as a leader in the accreditation service line and has extensive experience with GME strategic planning. Kelsey received her Bachelor's in Business Management from Miami University.
