Research
Focus Groups
These are the core of PNPL’s research, focusing on topics of interest in pathology and laboratory management. They include nationally known experts as well as member practices collaborating to produce innovative and practical solutions.
Advancing Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) - New for 2025!
- Investigate “One-Stop” Breast Clinics to minimize time to diagnosis
Corporate Social Responsibility
- Develop “how-to” toolkit for Pathology Practices and Laboratories
Diagnostic Medicine
- Collaboration between pathologists and radiologists to reduce diagnostic error
Digital Pathology and AI
- Making the business case for digital pathology and researching AI applications
- Click for preview of Toolkit (Table of Contents and Foreword)
Networking Teams
PNPL’s networking teams provide peer-to-peer forums for Member and Panelist practices. These committees meet regularly to share pressing challenges and exchange best practices. Each session consists of a tailored presentation by an industry expert, followed by a roundtable discussion.
Practice Leadership Council
- C-Suite executives from geographically diverse practices meet bimonthly to exchange ideas
- Discussion of topics ranging from Recruitment and Retention to Billing Issues and Hospital Negotiations
Compliance Officers
- Quarterly meetings to discuss current issues in compliance and share documents, presentations, and templates
- Topics include Cybersecurity, Surprise Billing, and HIPAA
Pathologists’ Assistants in Nontraditional Roles
- Chaired by PNPL Technical Director, Heather Gaburo, who was selected as one of ASCP’s “40 Under Forty” honorees in 2022
- Discussions focus on how PathAs can contribute value in nontraditional roles
Resources
PNPL publishes its work products in a variety of formats.
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