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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Center for Patient Partnerships Joins Forces with Extension
Since our founding in 2000, interdisciplinarity is at the heart of the Center for Patient Partnerships’ model. We are excited to announce that UW Madison Division of Extension is joining the schools of Law, SMPH, …
Rachel Grob to Chair DIPEx International and Continue ‘Patient Experiences with COVID’ Research
Rachel to Chair DIPEx International and Continue Patient Experiences with COVID Research Rachel Grob, Director of our Action Research team, has been elected Chair of DIPEx International, a unique global collaboration of scholars, clinicians, and …
Client Spotlight: Caylee Blosenski Shows Off Gymnastic Skills in Disney+ Movie
A former CPP client, 15 year-old Caylee Blosenski, recently starred in the Disney+ remake of “Cheaper by the Dozen” with Zack Braff and Gabrielle Union. A familiar favorite, this movie features a blended family in …
Sheray Wallace Wins International Trailblazers Award
Sheray Wallace, a Community Resource Educator at the Center for Patient Partnerships and founder of the Meadowood Health Partnership, recently received the International Trailblazers Award. This award recognizes “Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things”. Sheray is …