Research
Focus Groups
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
Networking Teams
PNPL’s networking teams meet quarterly to provide peer-to-peer forums for Member Practices. Participants share challenges and exchange best practices. Each session includes a tailored presentation by an industry expert, followed by a roundtable discussion.
Practice Leadership Council
- C-Suite executives from geographically diverse practices share common pain points and develop innovative solutions
- Topics: Pathologist Shortages, Compensation, Productivity, and Hospital Negotiations
CFOs & RCM Directors
- Topics: Data Analytics, Benchmarking KPIs, Third Party Strategies, and Incentives and Penalties for Billing Performance
Compliance Officers
- Topics: Cybersecurity, Surprise Billing, and HIPAA
Pathologists’ Assistants in Nontraditional Roles
- Discussions on the contribution and value that PathAs provide in nontraditional roles
New Networking Teams:
HR/CPOs
- Topics: Recruiting, Retention, and Employee Wellbeing
Laboratory Directors
- Topics: Staffing, Training, Sustainable Practices, Guidelines, and Proficiency
Research Projects
- Value-Based Reimbursement Models
- Department Funds
- Support Implementation of Digital Pathology and AI
- Pathology Clinics - ASCP Program coming in 2026
Studies and Reports
- Part A Factbook
- 2024 wRVU Pathologist Productivity Survey
- 2023 Medicare Database Reports
