innovation in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
a think tank dedicated
to advancing innovation
WHAT IS PNPL?
Established in 2019, the Panel of National Pathology Leaders (PNPL)
is a non-profit "think tank" dedicated to:
Advancing innovation in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Creating practical business solutions
Developing innovative, value-based strategies
Sharing real-life stories of successes
Disseminating findings through white papers, webinars, and surveys
Providing targeted Highlights based on the specific interests of each member
Collaborating with a team of national advisors to share insights on best practices
Announcing PNPL’s
first-ever Mini-Conference!
Monday, April 28th in New Orleans / Hybrid
Learn more here
who are the panelists?
PNPL's panelists are drawn from multiple stakeholder groups:
Pathologists serving on the Boards of national Pathology organizations
CEOs and COOs of the country's most innovative Pathology practices
Renowned Pathology consultants and attorneys, each with decades of experience
why join pnpl?
Membership offers opportunities for Pathology practices and Laboratories to interactively share and contribute their experiences through focus groups, networking teams, workshops, and surveys.
The benefits for Members include:
- Linking Members, Panelists, and industry Advisors
- Focus Groups on key topics, such as
- Digital Pathology/AI
- Diagnostic Medicine
- Corporate Social Responsibility/Sustainability
- Networking Teams, including
- Practice Leadership Council
- CFO/RCM Directors
- Compliance Officers
- Pathologists' Assistants
- Members-only Reference Library containing hundreds of documents with detailed strategies and templates
- PNPL's Book of Secrets
- Time-sensitive Micro Highlights
- Medicare database reports customized for each Member
- Annual wRVU Pathologists' Productivity Report
- Original white papers, such as Non-Traditional Roles of Pathologists' Assistants
- Webinar series on current topics
What Makes PNPL Unique?
The only national “think tank” dedicated to Anatomic Pathology.
Access to the nation’s top experts – a group of panelists that includes Pathologists, practice CEOs/COOs, consultants, and attorneys.
Opportunities for Pathology practices to interactively share and contribute their experiences through Focus Groups and Networking Teams.
Extensive Members Reference Library with continuous updates.
Collaboration with professional organizations such as the American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants and Radiology Business Management Association.
Topics that are timely, practicable, and value driven.
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Join us at PNPL’s First Ever Mini-Conference on April 28th in New Orleans!
This hybrid event, focused on "Innovation in Diagnostic Medicine,” will feature presentations from leaders in the pathology field, covering the latest trends, advancements, and breakthroughs. The mini-conference is a wonderful opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with peers.
Speakers include:
-Dr. Joe Lennerz, Chief Scientific Officer, BostonGene
-Lisa-Jean Clifford, COO & Chief Strategy Officer, Gestalt Diagnostics
-Dr. Michael Laposata, Chair of Department of Pathology, UTMB Galveston
-Dr. Chris Zahner, Chief of Clinical Pathology, UTMB Galveston
🗓️ Date: April 28, 2025, 2-5 pm CT
📍 Location: New Orleans, LA and via Zoom
For more information: https://pathleaders.org/events-and-webinars/
The Pathologist’s interview with Shelley Zaremba and Heather Gaburo explores the impact of Pathologists’ Assistants and how they drive process improvements.
Read the full interview
https://tinyurl.com/yezcu4k9
#pathology #pathassist #pathologistsassistant #processimprovement #labmanagement
A recent article released by The Dark Report highlighted Part one of the presentation by Robert Tessier and Al Sirmon at the 2024 Executive War College: Pathologist Productivity and Compensation Trends
Read the full article to learn more, and look out for Part 2: Negotiations with Hospitals and Payors, coming next month!
https://tinyurl.com/3tt8nfmm
#labproductivity #pathology #compensation #pathologyleaders
In today`s laboratories, doing more with less is a common challenge! Check out our latest Micro Highlight on Shelley Zaremba’s presentation to the PNPL Pathologists’ Assistant Networking Team on how process improvements can significantly enhance efficiency, boost productivity, and reduce errors in the surgical pathology gross room.
Shelley described how standardizing processes and using automation tools like dictation systems and LIS software, labs can improve efficiency, reduce cross-contamination, and enhance specimen quality. These strategies help laboratories maintain the highest standards in surgical pathology.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bdz3kcu4
#Pathology #ProcessImprovement #LaboratoryEfficiency #Automation #HealthcareInnovation
