About Us

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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
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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
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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:

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Our staff

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“PNPL provides real-time value to critical issues in healthcare/laboratory. I appreciate their coverage of relevant topics far enough in advance of changes being enacted, allowing more opportunity to act in our ever-evolving, complex businesses.”

James Deluca
John Stokes, Chief Financial Officer
ProPath
Dallas, TX

“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, Chief Operating Officer
Pathology Specialists of Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
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“Membership in PNPL has been extraordinarily valuable to PDPA by connecting us to a diverse group of thought leaders involved in the business of pathology and providing access to a curated reference library which has been very helpful in informing our decision making. We look forward to continuing our participation in PNPL.”

Farrah Lynch
Tarek Bishara, MD, President
Pee Dee Pathology Associates
Florence, SC
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“I value the access and information exchange with highly experienced and successful professionals in the pathology space.”

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
Design Director
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Slide 1

“PNPL provides real-time value to critical issues in healthcare/laboratory. I appreciate their coverage of relevant topics far enough in advance of changes being enacted, allowing more opportunity to act in our ever-evolving, complex businesses.”

James Deluca
John Stokes, Chief Financial Officer
ProPath
Dallas, TX

“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
Slide 3

“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, Chief Operating Officer
Pathology Specialists of Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
Slide 4

“Membership in PNPL has been extraordinarily valuable to PDPA by connecting us to a diverse group of thought leaders involved in the business of pathology and providing access to a curated reference library which has been very helpful in informing our decision making. We look forward to continuing our participation in PNPL.”

Farrah Lynch
Tarek Bishara, MD, President
Pee Dee Pathology Associates
Florence, SC
Slide 5

Smart Slider 3 is the best slider that i’ve tried so far. There’s so many useful functions and easy to understand how to use it.

“I value the access and information exchange with highly experienced and successful professionals in the pathology space.”

Jennifer Pinasco, MHA, Chief Executive Officer
Yosemite Pathology | Precision Pathology
Modesto, CA
Design Director
Slide 5

Smart Slider 3 is the best slider that i’ve tried so far. There’s so many useful functions and easy to understand how to use it.

“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
Design Director
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