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
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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
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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

“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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