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We Are Hiring: LGBTQ+ Health Justice Coordinator
The Center for Patient Partnerships is thrilled to announce that we are hiring an LGBTQ+ Health Justice Coordinator. This new position will lead our LGBTQ+ service-learning education programming in which students help clients file insurance …
CPP Co-Directors Present on Shared Leadership in Campus Showcase
Jill Jacklitz and Sarah Davis were invited to the Office of Strategic Consulting’s annual Showcase event, an opportunity for colleagues from across UW–Madison to come together and share best practices, learn from each other’s successes, …
Sachin Gupte featured on Wisconsin Public Radio!
CPP Legal Advocacy Coordinator Sachin Gupte was featured on Wisconsin Public Radio to talk about insurance company denials. Make sure to give it a listen!
Alumni Spotlight
Former Health Advocacy Certificate student Ailene Gerhardt has been speaking out about the unique needs of “Solo Agers” and resources that are available, including founding the Navigating Solo Network. She also recently appeared on the Senior Authority …
Sarah Davis and Jill Jacklitz: Don’t nickel and dime patients for online messages to their health providers
CPP Co-Directors Sarah Davis and Jill Jacklitz wrote a guest column in the Wisconsin State Journal about the new changes to patient portals and billing. On Valentine’s Day, Meriter-UnityPoint started charging for some messages …
CPP is hiring!
The Center for Patient Partnerships (CPP) seeks an Administrative Manager to lead our internal administrative operations and fiscal processes. CPP is an innovative interdisciplinary program housed in the Division of Extension. We do and teach …
We’ve got News!
Our fall newsletter is jam packed with stories of hope and connection. We share student’s reflections on advocating, successes for clients, and updates from our action research team! Check it out!
Resource for Patients and Policymakers on Clinical Trials Available
The Center for Patient Partnerships’ Action Research Team – Rachel, Emily, Madison, and Briana – have published a new module on HealthexperiencesUSA.org. In the Clinical Trials modules, patients, families, and policymakers can learn about peoples’ …
CPP’s Rachel Grob launches New Qualitative and Health Experiences Lab
Through CPP’s enhanced partnership with the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (DFMCH), our National Initiatives team has launched the Qualitative and Health Experiences Research Laboratory (Q-HER Lab). Housed at DFMCH, the Lab will …