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.

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  • 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

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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“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
Design Director
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