ASCP and PNPL Form Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Pathology Leadership

The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and the Panel of National Pathology Leaders (PNPL) have established a new strategic partnership that underscores both organizations’ shared commitment to advancing the future of pathology and laboratory medicine by empowering leaders, fostering innovation, and enhancing patient care. 

PNPL is a national forum of pathology leaders from academic and community practices who convene to share insights, strategies, and resources including white papers, Micro Highlights, Part A Handbook for Hospital Negotiations, and the National Pathologists’ Productivity Report for addressing the most pressing challenges in the field.  

As a renowned provider of world-class education and advocacy on behalf of the entire laboratory community, ASCP is driven by its mission and commitment to providing its members with the tools they need to provide the highest quality patient care.  

Together, these two organizations can provide valuable resources and perspectives that can help pathologists and medical laboratories meet the needs of an ever-changing healthcare landscape.  

“ASCP has always firmly believed in the power of collaboration to advance the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine,” says Alexandra Brown, MD, FASCP, Interim Chief Executive Officer of ASCP. “Creating a partnership with the Panel of National Pathology Leaders allows us to expand that vision and create new space for our members to grow as leaders, exchange ideas, and drive impactful change that extends beyond the laboratory.”  

As part of this partnership, ASCP and PNPL will collaborate on several key initiatives. Through these initiatives, members of both organizations will benefit from expanded opportunities to learn, grow, and connect, whether through innovative education, leadership development, or the exchange of forward-thinking ideas that will shape the next era of pathology and patient care. 

Co-Founder and PNPL Panelist Robert Tessier notes, “ASCP and PNPL share a vision of strengthening the leadership and impact of pathology in today’s healthcare system,” adding: “By combining ASCP’s broad reach and educational resources with PNPL’s focus on innovation and collaboration, this partnership creates a powerful platform to help pathologists navigate change, explore solutions, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.” 

This collaboration reflects the shared goal of ASCP and PNPL to foster innovation and progress in pathology and laboratory medicine. As forward-looking strategies and diverse perspectives converge and leaders come together, the foundation of pathology and laboratory medicine as the cornerstone of care not only strengthens but also evolves to meet the demands of tomorrow’s healthcare landscape.  

About ASCP 
Founded in 1922 in Chicago, ASCP is a medical professional society with more than 100,000 member board-certified anatomic and clinical pathologists, pathology residents and fellows, laboratory professionals, and students. ASCP provides excellence in education, certification, and advocacy on behalf of patients, pathologists, and laboratory professionals. To learn more, visit http://www.ascp.org. Follow us on X and connect with us on Facebook. 

About PNPL 
The Panel of National Pathology Leaders (PNPL), established in 2021, brings together business leaders in pathology and laboratory medicine to advance innovation in the field and improve patient outcomes. PNPL achieves this through collaboration, focus groups on key issues such as integrative diagnostics, digital pathology and AI, peer networking teams for C-suite executives, data mining and benchmarking, and practical, hands-on resources, including toolkits and reports. To learn more, visit www.pathleaders.org, and follow us on LinkedIn.