About Us

What is PNPL?

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 for the industry
Developing innovative, value-based strategies
Sharing real life success stories and failures
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

Mission: To empower pathology leaders with practical, business-focused strategies, expert-led insights, and collaborative tools that drive operational excellence, financial sustainability, and organizational success in pathology and laboratory medicine.

Vision: To ensure the sustainability and growth of pathology and laboratory medicine through shared intelligence, strategic collaboration, and leadership development.

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.
- Saving lives through implementing an Integrative Diagnostic model with Pathologists and Radiologists
- Successful practice plans that address the critical shortage of Pathologists
- Developing a socially responsible framework for sustainability and DE&I
- Recruiting, retention, and succession planning
- Exploring the nontraditional roles of Pathologists’ Assistants

Who are the Panelists ?

PNPL’s panelists represent multiple stakeholder groups:

Pathologists serving on the Boards of national Pathology organizations
CEOs and COOs of the country’s most innovative Pathology practices
Laboratory “big data” experts, with access to 7+ billion clinical tests
Renowned Pathology consultants and attorneys, each with decades of experience

Download our organizational Introduction here.

Our Board of Directors :

Board Members Emeriti:

Our staff

Former Staff

Valeria Echeverry, Research Assistant
Julianna Mastroianni, Research Assistant
Annette Phan, Research Assistant
Amanda Rumping, Research Associate
Daniela Torvalds, Research Assistant
Honor Laduzinsky, Research Assistant
Callen Spencer, Research Assistant
Ann-Elise White, Research Associate

“The PNPL library contents and access to the PNPL membership have been invaluable resources as we navigate challenges around topics such as recruiting, hospital contract negotiations, insurer contracting as it relates to professional charges on clinical pathology work, and the implementation of digital pathology.”

Sam Dean

Kim Ginevan, MD, Assistant Managing Director
Spectrum Healthcare Partners
Portland, ME

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“After joining PNPL, our pathology group in Arizona (one of the largest in the nation) found expert advice on billing, coding and digital pathology, as well as suggestions and support for our negotiations with United Healthcare. The PNPL team is full of experts in the pathology space who are sharing best practices, tools and templates that allow for knowledge in the industry. I highly recommend joining this think tank and look forward to continuing our relationship.”

Lucy Crowe

Sarina Rodriques, Former Chief Operating Officer
Pathology Specialists of Arizona
Phoenix, AZ

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“Joining PNPL has been invaluable. I’ve gained not only resources and insights that strengthen our pathology practice, but also a supportive community and network of colleagues who truly understand our field. PNPL is where collaboration, advocacy, thought provoking ideas, best practice, and professional growth come together — I encourage every pathology group to be part of it.”

Jennifer Pinasco, MHA, Chief Executive Officer
Yosemite Pathology | Precision Pathology
Modesto, CA

Design Director

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“Membership in PNPL offers IU the ability to see the pathology field as a whole, rather than looking solely through the academic lens. The interaction with PNPL’s private practice groups allows me to understand their ‘pain points.’ Since our academic group includes community practices at the outlying hospitals, we too are feeling some of the same pain. Access to benchmarks from both academic and private practices has also been invaluable as I address issues on the academic side.”

Andrea Ligler, MBA, Vice Chair Clinical and Academic Administration
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, IN