| THE INDIANA ASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGISTS | FALL 2026 |
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 | FALL 2026 The Indiana Association
of Pathologists Quarterly Newsletter |
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| NEWS • EDUCATION • ADVOCACY | Published November 10, 2026 |
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| The leading story / Fall 2026
A Call to Serve: Help Write IAP's Next Chapter
As our association approaches a new season of programming, we invite colleagues from academic departments, community hospitals and independent laboratories to help guide the work that connects our profession.
The CME Programs & Promotions Committee and Membership Committee offer practical ways to contribute to Indiana pathology without committing to a board position. Whether you enjoy program design or connecting people, your perspective is welcome.
From the Executive Director: IAP is strongest when members help shape its direction. I hope you will consider lending your interests, experience and ideas to one of these efforts.
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Inside this edition
| 01 Committee openings | | 02 Fall CME report | | 03 The X News Desk | | 04 Legislative watch | | 05 Around Indiana |
READER'S NOTICE
Interested in a committee? Tell us your area of practice, special interests and general availability. Meeting details will be shared directly. |
| | IAP wants your voice Where Volunteers Can Make a Difference
CME Programs & Promotions
Help identify learning gaps, recommend cases and topics, suggest faculty, review educational relevance, and promote spring and fall CME programs.
WHEN THE WORK HAPPENS
Planning generally clusters around winter needs assessment, spring seminar preparation, summer speaker outreach and the fall CME meeting. Exact meeting dates and roles are set with volunteers.
Help shape the future of IAP: We are looking for a CME Committee Chair and at least two additional CME Committee members to help plan valuable educational opportunities for Indiana pathologists. We also have an open social media position for someone who enjoys sharing news and connecting colleagues. Your ideas and involvement can make a real difference—please consider volunteering!
See leadership openings »
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Membership Committee
Welcome colleagues, strengthen renewals and recruitment, engage pathology trainees, support member communications, and help connect practitioners statewide.
WHEN THE WORK HAPPENS
Engagement continues year-round, especially around annual renewal outreach and before IAP’s spring and fall activities. Specific meeting cadence and responsibilities will be agreed with interested members.
A valuable fit for members who want to make IAP more welcoming and useful across practice settings.
Express membership interest »
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| | Education / Meeting report Fall CME: Bringing Myeloma Results Together
The Fall 2026 virtual meeting, Breaking Diagnostic Silos in Multiple Myeloma, brought clinical chemistry, hematopathology, renal pathology and molecular testing into a shared diagnostic discussion.
The agenda addressed discordant serum free light-chain and electrophoresis results, marrow and renal findings, and the uses and limitations of molecular techniques—including NGS and plasma-cell enrichment.
Review the 2026 program » | Advocacy / Medicare Surgical Pathology Code Values Remain Unchanged
On November 4, CAP reported that CMS had declined to revalue surgical pathology codes in its final 2027 Medicare physician fee schedule. CAP said the earlier proposal had raised serious concerns about payment for diagnostic services.
Other changes may still affect payments, and the issue could return in future rulemaking. Pathologists are encouraged to review details for their practices.
Read CAP’s November 4 update » |
| | The X News Desk / From the wider pathology network
What Colleagues Are Talking About
Follow developments from organizations in IAP’s professional network. Headlines below summarize verified organizational announcements—not verbatim X posts. For ongoing conversation, visit CAP’s official X profiles @pathologists and @capdcadvocacy.
NOV. 5, 2026 / CAP CLINICAL NEWS More Data From Less TissueCAP highlighted how multiplex immunofluorescence may allow evaluation of multiple markers on limited biopsy material while retaining spatial context. Read the CAP article » |
OCT. 23, 2026 / DIGITAL PATHOLOGY CAP and DPA Announce AI CollaborationA new agreement through 2029 sets the stage for work on interoperability, education, workforce needs, and verification frameworks for digital pathology and AI. Read the partnership announcement » |
SEPT. 30, 2026 / INDIANA MEDICINE Leadership News at ISMAThe Indiana State Medical Association announced its choice for its next president. IAP’s advocacy work continues to intersect with the broader Indiana physician community. Visit ISMA news » |
Editor’s note: IAP’s full X following list could not be verified publicly; this digest features CAP and ISMA, organizations with documented professional connections to IAP. | | From the archives An Indiana Landmark of Laboratory Medicine
IAP’s roots reach back to September 26, 1933, when Indiana laboratory professionals organized in French Lick. The annual slide conference began in 1949 and grew into today’s Spring Slide Seminar.
The Indiana Medical History Museum occupies the Old Pathology Building at the former Central State Hospital in Indianapolis, a remarkable setting for examining the history of medical science.
Read IAP history » Explore the museum » | Classifieds / Careers Hematopathology Opportunity: Fort Wayne
A posting on the IAP website describes a full-time hematopathologist position with a private group at Parkview Regional Medical Center, supporting the Parkview Cancer Institute.
For details, check with the hiring organization to confirm the position remains available.
View the career listing »
The Gross Room “The margin looks clear from here.”
“Wonderful. How does it look from the next level?” |
| | From the editor’s desk Keep the Conversation Going
Have a case-based education idea, news from your laboratory, a colleague to recognize, or a professional opportunity to share? We welcome contributions for future editions of this Quarterly Newsletter.
Please consider serving on a committee and staying engaged with the people and ideas shaping pathology across our state.
Respectfully,
Norma Erickson, MA
Executive Director
The Indiana Association of Pathologists
Write to Norma at IAP » | |
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