innovation in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
a think tank dedicated
to advancing innovation
WHAT IS PNPL?
Established in 2019, 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
Developing innovative, value-based strategies
Sharing real-life stories of successes
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
who are the panelists?
PNPL's panelists are drawn from multiple stakeholder groups:
Pathologists serving on the Boards of national Pathology organizations
CEOs and COOs of the country's most innovative Pathology practices
Renowned Pathology consultants and attorneys, each with decades of experience
why join pnpl?
Membership offers opportunities for Pathology practices and Laboratories to interactively share and contribute their experiences through focus groups, networking teams, workshops, and surveys.
The benefits for Members include:
- Linking Members, Panelists, and industry Advisors
- Focus Groups on key topics, such as
- Digital Pathology/AI
- Diagnostic Medicine
- Corporate Social Responsibility/Sustainability
- Networking Teams, including
- Practice Leadership Council
- CFO/RCM Directors
- Compliance Officers
- Pathologists' Assistants
- Members-only Reference Library containing hundreds of documents with detailed strategies and templates
- PNPL's Book of Secrets
- Time-sensitive Micro Highlights
- Medicare database reports customized for each Member
- Annual wRVU Pathologists' Productivity Report
- Original white papers, such as Non-Traditional Roles of Pathologists' Assistants
- Webinar series on current topics
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.
PNPL IN THE NEWS
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PNPL’s latest Micro Highlight titled, A Tale of Two Cities: How to Boost Pathologist Income, offers a strategic blueprint for securing for hospital support by including performance-based Part A incentives and demonstrating the value added by pathologists to their hospital. From custom time studies to educating stakeholders, key components ensure alignment with hospital priorities and foster a culture of efficiency and innovation. Learn how to negotiate effectively, maximize reimbursements, and reinvest income for strategic expansion and innovation. To read more: https://tinyurl.com/3m6z6ajp
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Check out our most recent Micro Highlight titled, Using PNPL’s 2024 Report on Medicare Reimbursement Rates to Navigate in a Competitive Job Market, where PNPL illuminates critical insights for practices seeking to recruit and retain pathologists amidst competition. The report reveals a significant disparity in Medicare reimbursements for top Anatomic Pathology CPT codes across various regions in the U.S. In this dynamic landscape, understanding and leveraging these insights are essential for navigating recruitment and retention challenges effectively. Read more here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/f9e8fuwxjjh1wivnnsog3/Micro-Highlight-17-PNPL-Report-on-2024-Medicare-Reimbursement-Rates.pdf?rlkey=5opoph81wxaqji8odo4d2jev8&dl=0
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We are pleased to announce a presentation by Robert Tessier, co-founder of the Panel of National Pathology Leaders, and Al Sirmon, a lead consultant for Pathology Practice Advisors, at this year’s Executive War College. Their talk, titled “What’s New in Pathologist Productivity and Compensation Plus Boosting Profitability through Effective Negotiations with Hospitals and Payers” will be presented during the conference in New Orleans, which runs from April 30 – May 1, 2024. If you haven’t already registered for this must-attend conference, we encourage you to do so now. Hope to see you in NOLA! Check out the link if you want to learn more: http://tinyurl.com/2rhj5t25
In our recently released Micro Highlight, 2021 National Medicare Extract for Pathologists, we discuss new insights for 2023 on significant differences in Medicare reimbursements throughout the country, as seen in the two most widely used CPT codes: 88305 and 88307.
In 2021, Medicare disbursed approximately $1.5 billion for pathology services featuring a professional component. While the facility place of service contributes significantly to 45% of total wRVUs, it only accounts for 31% of total reimbursements. This discrepancy can be attributed to the prevalence of professional component-only services, with higher global payments predominantly falling within the Non-Facility category.
To find out more: http://tinyurl.com/krm93r85
