“The benefits of this work are extraordinary; the promise of partnership is powerful.” – Meg Gaines

Our Story

The Center for Patient Partnerships was founded on the belief that we must work together to transform healthcare for all!

We are proud to be one of the oldest Medical-Legal Partnerships in the United States.

Martha “Meg” Gaines, a law professor at UW–Madison, turned her own experience as a cancer survivor into a model for patient advocacy. She quickly recognized the educational potential of advocacy—a vision of patients working in partnership with medical and legal professionals. With colleagues, she founded the Center for Patient Partnerships in 2000 to make this vision a reality.

To honor Meg’s contributions to the field of patient advocacy, we’ve established an Innovation Fund, and welcome your support!