Marshfield Clinic was incorporated under Wisconsin law in 1916 and operates as a charitable corporation with all of its assets held in a charitable trust.It is one of only a few large independent nonprofit medical clinics in the United States.Patient care, research and education were important to them and this common focus has stood the test of time. For example,these physicians hosted scientific meetings for many doctors in Wisconsin and beyond.This educational tradition and desire for cutting-edge knowledge has shaped the Clinic's character for decades.By 1924,Marshfield Clinic was a formal part of the University of Wisconsin's first medical preceptor program, one of the first partnerships the Clinic would forge.
Mission
The mission of the Clinic is to​ enrich lives through accessible, affordable compassionate health care.​​​​​