[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S1710]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





RECOGNIZING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CENTER FOR PATIENT PARTNERSHIPS

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, today I rise to recognize the Center for 
Patient Partnerships on its 25th anniversary. I am pleased to honor 
this organization and to commemorate this historic milestone.
  Founded in 2000 by Meg Gaines, a law professor and cancer survivor, 
the Center for Patient Partnerships was built on the belief that we 
must work together to transform healthcare for all. For 25 years, the 
Center for Patient Partnerships has advanced a vision of patients 
working in partnership with medical and legal professionals in the 
fight for patient advocacy.
  The Center for Patient Partnerships serves those with life-
threatening and chronic illnesses by providing a full range of advocacy 
services. It helps patients navigate complex healthcare systems through 
personalized support in order to better understand their treatment 
options and access necessary medical and legal resources.
  For 25 years now, the Center for Patient Partnerships has supported 
thousands of patients, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge 
and guidance necessary to make informed decisions about their care.
  In addition to individual services, the Center for Patient 
Partnerships is helping shape the future of healthcare through 
education. Offering training programs that bring together law, 
medicine, nursing, and pharmacy students, these programs give students 
the skills needed to become compassionate advocates and professionals 
in healthcare. This model has established the organization as a 
national leader in patient-centered education and advocacy.
  The Center for Patient Partnerships also contributes to research and 
policy efforts aimed at improving healthcare delivery and patient-
centered care. Its work focuses on consumer engagement and systemic 
reform to influence how healthcare systems respond to the patient 
needs.
  As we recognize the Center for Patient Partnerships, we also honor 
the leadership of Meg Gaines, whose work has transformed countless 
lives and inspired a new generation of advocates. I am grateful for the 
center's continued service to patients and their commitment to 
strengthening our healthcare system. I look forward to their continued 
success in the years to come.

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