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 representatives from Member practices who are collaborating to produce practical deliverables.

Digital Pathology and AI

Chaired by Dr. Raj C. Dash, Vice-Chair of Pathology at Duke University
Objective: to develop a packet of documents designed to build the case for implementing Digital Pathology

Diagnostic Medicine

Chaired by Dr. Michael Laposata, Chair, UTMB Department of Pathology
Objective: to publish a research paper presenting successful models of integrated diagnostics in a peer-reviewed journal

Corporate Social Responsibility (starting in 2023)

- Chaired by Dr. Cory Roberts, President of AP at Sonic Healthcare
- Objective: activities and research on topics such as “Green” Laboratories and Health Equity

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.

“Book of Secrets”
Peer-Reviewed Papers
Presentations

Reports
Surveys
Webinars

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

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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