APF 2025
National Meeting
About the American Pathology Foundation
The American Pathology Foundation (APF) is a non-profit professional society devoted to the business and management of pathology. Founded in 1959 by pathologist leaders and laboratory industry executives, APF strives to provide high quality educational programs and practice management resources.
To promote the practice management and leadership of pathology through training and education.
To enable pathology leaders and laboratory executives to lead and manage their organizations effectively in a changing economic, technological and health care policy environment.
To provide regular networking opportunities for members to help build and maintain long-lasting professional and friendship relationships with industry leaders and executives.
© 2025 The American Pathology Foundation. All rights reserved
LOCATION
33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1600,
Chicago, IL 60603
To regularly share best practices in all aspects of pathology and laboratory practice management, including, but not limited to, business, legal, coding, billing, leadership, human capital management, and new technologies aspects of our industry.
The Foundation proudly welcomes pathologists at all stages of their professional journey, including trainees, pathology practice managers and laboratory executive professionals in private practice, hospital and academic settings. From a governance philosophy, membership to the APF board of governors is equally represented by pathologists and non-pathologist executives, with one co-president elected from each constituency.
Foundation Objectives:
Jane Pine Wood, JD
Robin Zweifel, MT (ASCP)
Advisory Members:
Board Members:
Patty Sipes
Dr. Karen S. Thompson, MD
Co-Presidents:
Dr. Aaron Huber, DO
Aaron Nichols, MHSA, FACMPE
Secretary/Treasurer:
Dr. Leah Militello, MD, MBA
Board of Directors
Continuing Education
The APF 2025 National Meeting is being submitted for review to provide AAPC credits to billing and coding professionals.
Forms to claim credit for CME, and AAPC approved activities will be provided on site and can be returned to the Registration Desk at the conclusion of the program, or by email request to jennifer.clark@ascp.org. Certificates are emailed to participants.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas, Elements and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) with the American Pathology Foundation (APF). ASCP to provide continuing medical education for physicians and laboratorians, number of CME hours = 13.5.
Program
Day 1:
Friday, October 28 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
State of Employment in Pathology and the Laboratory Industry
Rich Cornell, Sante Consulting, LLC.
Surprise Billing
Emily Johnson and Elizabeth Sullivan, McDonald Hopkins
Molecular Coding & Billing Issues
Robin Zwiefel, BioReference Laboratories
RCM Enhancements to Boost Productivity and Revenue
Jeanette M. Gray, MBA, Propath
Difficult Cases - Coding Walkthrough Cytopathology
Robert C. Babkowski MD, MMM, FCAP, Stamford Health System and Brenda Cox, MT ASCP, CPC, FHFMA, Cox Consulting.
Difficult Cases - Coding Walkthrough Surgical & Molecular Pathology
Robert C. Babkowski MD, MMM, FCAP, Stamford Health System and Brenda Cox, MT ASCP, CPC, FHFMA, Cox Consulting.
Digital Pathology – Panel Discussion
Adam Cole, MD and Nicole Massoll, MD, UAMS Health and Patty Sipes
Digital Pathology - Implementations, Benefits & Issues
Adam Cole, MD and Nicole Massoll, MD, UAMS Health
The State of The M&A Market in Pathology and The Laboratory Industry
JonDavid Klipp, President, Laboratory Economics, LLC
Marijuana or Martini?
Elizabeth Sullivan, McDonald Hopkins
What I Learned During My Job Search Immediately Out of Fellowship Training
Chiraag (Chuck) Gangahar, MD, Fellow at Baylor
Workload Distribution in a Pathology Group
Karim Sirgi, MD, MBA, CEO Sirgi Consulting & Moira Larsen, MD, MedStar Health
Day 2:
Saturday, October 29 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Various Compensation Models for Pathologists
Elizabeth Sullivan, McDonald Hopkins
American Pathology Foundation 2024 Fall Seminar
The New Jersey location at the Hilton Meadowlands is located directly across the Hudson River from NYC with beautiful views of the City Skyline and easy access by train, Uber or car service. This central location is located within miles of 3 major airports, Newark International (12 miles), LaGuardia (16 miles), and JFK (25 miles) with many direct flight options for travelers. The hotel provides free overnight parking for those driving in and lodging rates are very competitive at $199, so reserve your room soon to receive conference pricing. See lodging link above. Nearby attractions include the 2nd largest mall in America, American Dream Meadowlands, with an entertainment complex that includes skiing, waterpark, golf, shops and restaurants with hourly shuttles from the hotel. Of course, let’s not forget NYC and all it has to offer. The Secaucus Junction Train Station is a 15 minute drive from the hotel with trains going back and forth to Penn Station regularly.
Learn more about exhibit and sponsor opportunities
Phone: 312-541-4765
Fax: 312-541-4998 Email:info@apfconnect.org
APF 2022 National Meeting
October 28-29, 2022 | Las Vegas, NV
Continuing Education
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas, Elements and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) with the American Pathology Foundation (APF). ASCP is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The ASCP designates this live educational activity for a = maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Non-Physician Attendees at APF’s 2022 National Meeting can 13 towards the American Pathology Foundation’s Practice Managers’ Certification and the organizational designation: APF C-PM. This designation encourages educational excellence within the APF non-physician membership through attendance and participation in pathology and practice management related programs.
The AAPC has provided a Certificate of Approval that this program meets AAPC guidelines for 9.5 Core A continuing education units for Day 1 and Day 2 combined.
Forms to claim credit for CME, CEU and C-PM activities will be provided on site and can be returned to the Registration Desk at the conclusion of the program or may be mailed or faxed to the APF National Office. Certificates are emailed to participants.
Program
Day 1:
Friday, October 28
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
State of Employment in Pathology and the Laboratory Industry
Rich Cornell, Sante Consulting, LLC.
Surprise Billing
Emily Johnson and Elizabeth Sullivan, McDonald Hopkins
Molecular Coding & Billing Issues
Robin Zwiefel, BioReference Laboratories
RCM Enhancements to Boost Productivity and Revenue
Jeanette M. Gray, MBA, Propath
Difficult Cases - Coding Walkthrough Cytopathology
Robert C. Babkowski MD, MMM, FCAP, Stamford Health System and Brenda Cox, MT ASCP, CPC, FHFMA, Cox Consulting.
Difficult Cases - Coding Walkthrough Surgical & Molecular Pathology
Robert C. Babkowski MD, MMM, FCAP, Stamford Health System and Brenda Cox, MT ASCP, CPC, FHFMA, Cox Consulting.
Digital Pathology – Panel Discussion
Adam Cole, MD and Nicole Massoll, MD, UAMS Health and Patty Sipes
Digital Pathology - Implementations, Benefits & Issues
Adam Cole, MD and Nicole Massoll, MD, UAMS Health
The State of The M&A Market in Pathology and The Laboratory Industry
JonDavid Klipp, President, Laboratory Economics, LLC
Marijuana or Martini?
Elizabeth Sullivan, McDonald Hopkins
What I Learned During My Job Search Immediately Out of Fellowship Training
Chiraag (Chuck) Gangahar, MD, Fellow
at Baylor
Workload Distribution in a
Pathology Group
Karim Sirgi, MD, MBA, CEO Sirgi Consulting & Moira Larsen, MD, MedStar Health
Day 2:
Saturday, October 29
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Various Compensation Models for Pathologists
Elizabeth Sullivan, McDonald Hopkins
American Pathology
Foundation 2022 Fall Seminar
The Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa
160 East Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89109, US
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| Time | Event | Faculty |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS | |
| 8:00 AM | Welcome | Tamera Paczos, MD, BioReference Health, APF Co-President Ms. Kelley Suskie, MHSA, FACMPE, APF Co-President |
| 8:05 AM | Understanding & Improving NCCI Edit & Policy Billing Compliance | Robin Miller Zweifel, MT (ASCP), BioReference Health, APF Pathology Service Coding Handbook Editor-in-Chief Michael Watkinson, BS, CHC, COC, CPC, CPPM, Boston Children's Hospital, APF Pathology Service Coding Handbook Co-Editor |
| 9:00 AM | Transgender Patient Care: Challenges Faced by the Clinical Laboratory | Leah Militello, MD, MBA, Fellow at Yale University, APF Board Member |
| 10:00 AM | BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS | |
| 10:15 AM | Clarifying Date of Service Conundrums | Robin Miller Zweifel, MT (ASCP), BioReference Health, APF Pathology Service Coding Handbook Editor-in-Chef Michael Watkinson, BS, CHC, COC, CPC, CPPM, Boston Children's Hospital, APF Pathology Service Coding Handbook Co-Editor |
| 11:15 AM | Panel Discussion: Tips & Best Practices for Success Using Pathology Service Coding Handbook (includes tips on use; POLLING audience on future state) | Robin Miller Zweifel, MT (ASCP), BioReference Health, APF Pathology Service Coding Handbook Editor-in-Chef Michael Watkinson, BS, CHC, COC, CPC, CPPM, Boston Children's Hospital, APF Pathology Service Coding Handbook Co-Editor Jeanette Gray, MBA, ProPath, APF Pathology Service Coding Handbook Co-Editor |
| 12:30 PM | END Enjoy the day In Las Vegas | |
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Friday, September 15, 2023
| Time | Event | Faculty | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | BREAKFAST PROVIDED WITH EXHIBITORS | Acacia D | |
| 8:00 AM – 8:10 AM | Welcome | Karim Sirgi MD, MBA and Kelley Suskie, MHSA, FACMPE, APF Co-Presidents | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 8:10 AM – 9:10 AM | Workload Distribution in a Pathology Group | OPERATIONS |
Karim Sirgi, MD, MBA, CEO Sirgi Consulting and Moira Larsen, MD, MedStar Health | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 9:10 AM – 10:10 AM | What I Learned During My Job Search
Immediately Out of Fellowship Training | WORKFORCE |
Chiraag (Chuck) Gangahar, MD, Fellow at Baylor | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 10:10 AM – 10:30 AM | BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS | Acacia D | |
| 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Exploring Current Compensation Models for
Pathologists | WORKFORCE |
Emily Johnson and Elizabeth Sullivan, McDonald Hopkins | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | LUNCH PROVIDED WITH EXHIBITORS | Acacia D | |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | The State of The M&A Market in Pathology and
the Laboratory Industry | FINANCE/M&A |
JonDavid Klipp, President, Laboratory Economics, LLC | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Digital Pathology—Implementations, Benefits
& Issues | NEW TECHNOLOGIES |
Adam Cole, MD and Nicole Massoll, MD, UAMS Health | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Digital Pathology—Continued with Panel
Discussion | NEW TECHNOLOGIES |
Adam Cole, MD, Nicole Massoll, MD, UAMS Health and Patty Sipes | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 3:30 PM | PROGRAM END | Acacia D | |
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
Exhibitors and Sponsors
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
Exhibitors
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
THANK YOU SPONSORS
THANK YOU SPONSORS
Dr. Michael Dugan, MD
CONTACT US
Dr. Mike Magill, MD
Dr. Mario Gonzalez, MD
Exhibitors and Sponsors
| Time | Event | Faculty |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS | |
| 8:00 AM | Welcome | Tamera Paczos, MD, BioReference Health, APF Co-President Ms. Kelley Suskie, MHSA, FACMPE, APF Co-President |
| 8:05 AM | How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint and Zoom: A Field Guide to Creating More Impactful Presentations | Eric Glassy, MD, FCAP, Affiliated Pathologists Medical Group |
| 9:00 AM | Real & Imaginary Business Trends in Laboratory Medicine | JonDavid Klipp, Publisher, Laboratory Economics |
| 10:00 AM | BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS | |
| 10:15 AM | Digital Pathology: Compliance Considerations | Elizabeth Sullivan and Emily Johnson, McDonald Hopkins |
| 11:15 AM | Surprise Billing Update | Elizabeth Sullivan and Emily Johnson, McDonald Hopkins |
| 12:15 PM | Box lunch to go | |
| 12:30 PM | END PROGRAM | |
| Time | Event | Faculty |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS | |
| 8:00 AM | Welcome | Tamera Paczos, MD, BioReference Health, APF Co-President Ms. Kelley Suskie, MHSA, FACMPE, APF Co-President |
| 9:00 AM | Pathology Job Interviews: Key Elements for Your Future Success | Rich Cornell, Sante Consulting LLC |
| 10:00 AM | BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS | |
| 10:15 AM | Culture, Citizenship and the Cure for a Toxic culture in the workplace | Karim Sirgi, MD, Sirgi Consulting, APF Immediate Past-President and Board Member Jeff Christinson, CEO Summit Pathology, Colorado |
| 11:15 AM | Grassroots Recruitment Initiatives | John Baci, MBA, C-PM, Boston Children's Hospital, APF Board Member, |
| 12:15 PM | LUNCH WITH EXHIBITORS | |
| 1:00 PM | Navigating PECOS | Robin Miller Zweifel, MT (ASCP), BioReference Health, APF Pathology Service Coding Handbook Editor-in-Chief |
| 2:00 PM | Pathobabble: The Convergence of Pathology and ChatGPT | Eric Glassy, MD, FCAP, Affiliated Pathologists Medical Group |
| 3:00 PM | BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS | |
| 3:15 PM | Molecular Pathology: Improving Your Comfort With the Uncomfortable | Robin Miller Zweifel, MT (ASCP), BioReference Health, APF Pathology Service Coding Handbook Editor-in-Chief |
| 4:15 PM | Legal Updates for Pathologists and Laboratories | Jane Pine Wood, JD, BioReference Health, APF Board Member |
| 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM | COCKTAIL RECEPTION WITH EXHIBITORS | |
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Schedule
Schedule
APF Hilton Hotel Room Housing
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
Presentations for Attendees
Your access password will be provided by email and at the meeting.
Dr. Steve Cheung, MD
About the Program
This two-day program for the APF 2025 Annual Meeting is programmed specifically to address needs for professionals:
Pathology laboratory management
Legal Issues
Billing and coding
Leadership
New technologies
National faculty experts include Physicians, Billing & Coding, and Business practice leaders in pathology that are unique to the APF and renowned for excellence in educational content.
Program in review to provide credits:
AAPC reviewing this program to provide credits for billing & coding professionals
CMLE for laboratorians up to 13.5 credit hours
CME for physicians up to 13.5 credit hours
Brenda Cox, FHFMA, CPC, MT(ASCP)
American Dream Meadowlands, with an entertainment complex that includes skiing, waterpark, golf, shops and restaurants with hourly shuttles from the hotel.
For more information visit the links below.
American Dream Meadowlands
Special Conference Rate Pricing of $199!
John Baci, MBA, C-PM
| Time | Session | Faculty |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | The Complexities of Management in Academia Laboratory Management |
John Baci, MBA, C-PM, APF Board Member, Boston Children's Hospital |
| TBD | Outside Hospital Consultations & Path Clinical Consultations Billing & Coding |
Tiffani Bouchard, CCS, CRCR, Revenue Integrity Professional, Pathology Service Coding Handbook Co-Editor |
| TBD | Speaking of Pathology: The Art and Science of Professional Communication Leadership |
Eric Glassy, MD, FCAP, Medical Director, San Pedro Peninsula Hospital |
| TBD | Navigating FDA IVD Regulations Contemporary Issues |
Kelly Gordon, PhD, MB(ASCP)CM, Founder & CEO, Boudicca DX |
| TBD | Beyond Pizza and Donuts: Strategies to Nurture Employee Engagement and Boost Retention Leadership |
Elizabeth Grasmuck, MD, APF Board Member, Pathologist, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences |
| TBD | Surgical Pathology Coding and Billing Billing & Coding |
Tiffani Bouchard, CCS, CRCR, Revenue Integrity Professional, Pathology Service Coding Handbook Co-Editor |
| TBD | Legal Landscape Updates Legal |
Elizabeth Sullivan, Healthcare Attorney, McDonald Hopkins Emily Johnson, Healthcare Attorney, McDonald Hopkins |
| TBD | How Demographic Trends Will Shape The Laboratory Industry Laboratory Management |
JonDavid Klipp, President & Publisher, Laboratory Economics |
| TBD | The Psychology of Coaching Leadership |
Chris Newell, PsyD, Senior Director of Organizational Development, Boston Children's Hospital |
| TBD | Computational Medicine: Digital Twin Health Modeling Contemporary Issues |
Charles Taylor, PhD, Director of the Center for Computational Medicine, University of Texas at Austin |
| TBD | Contemporary Issues in Pathology Billing & Coding Billing & Coding |
Robin Zweifel, MT(ASCP), APF Board Member, APF Pathology Service Coding Handbook Editor-in-Chief |
Friday, October 10, 2025 & Saturday, October 11, 2025
| Time | Event | Faculty | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | BREAKFAST PROVIDED WITH EXHIBITORS | Acacia D | |
| 8:00 AM – 8:10 AM | Welcome | Karim Sirgi MD, MBA and Kelley Suskie, MHSA, FACMPE, APF Co-Presidents | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 8:10 AM – 9:10 AM | Workload Distribution in a Pathology Group | OPERATIONS |
Karim Sirgi, MD, MBA, CEO Sirgi Consulting and Moira Larsen, MD, MedStar Health | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 9:10 AM – 10:10 AM | What I Learned During My Job Search
Immediately Out of Fellowship Training | WORKFORCE |
Chiraag (Chuck) Gangahar, MD, Fellow at Baylor | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 10:10 AM – 10:30 AM | BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS | Acacia D | |
| 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Exploring Current Compensation Models for
Pathologists | WORKFORCE |
Emily Johnson and Elizabeth Sullivan, McDonald Hopkins | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | LUNCH PROVIDED WITH EXHIBITORS | Acacia D | |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | The State of The M&A Market in Pathology and
the Laboratory Industry | FINANCE/M&A |
JonDavid Klipp, President, Laboratory Economics, LLC | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Digital Pathology—Implementations, Benefits
& Issues | NEW TECHNOLOGIES |
Adam Cole, MD and Nicole Massoll, MD, UAMS Health | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Digital Pathology—Continued with Panel
Discussion | NEW TECHNOLOGIES |
Adam Cole, MD, Nicole Massoll, MD, UAMS Health and Patty Sipes | Palo Verde Ballroom |
| 3:30 PM | PROGRAM END | Acacia D | |
Program
Education Hours = 13.5 undergoing review for CME/CMLE and AAPC program approval
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
With more than 100,000 members, ASCP's influence has guided the application and evolution of the pathology and laboratory medicine specialty since 1922.
Exhibitors and Sponsors
ImagineSoftware
MSN
Dr. Tamera Paczos, MD, MS, FACP, FACOG
Kelley Suskie, MHSA, FACMPE
Special conference rates start at $269