Bako Provides Pathology Solutions to the Podiatry Market
Optimizing the Cost of Podiatric Care While Improving Patient Satisfaction by Providing Intelligence, Not Just Information
Bako provides a customized suite of anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, proprietary molecular pathology, microbiology, and neuropathy-related test offerings
Why Choose Bako
Intelligence dermatopathology reporting to your providers helps them make better choices
Better choices means better patient outcomes & lower costs
Fewer onward referrals to subspecialists
Fewer additional biopsies & lab testing
Promoting cost effective use of OTC and generic medications
Improved patient satisfaction, timely treatment, & optimized cost of care
Bako supports evidence based clinical medical policies and pharmaceutical guidelines
Bako has best-in-class field sales force supporting in-network lab utilization
Bako Provides Unique Value
Podiatry Testing Expertise
Unparalleled experience related to podiatric pathology
Full Suite of Podiatry Testing Solutions
Only laboratory with comprehensive podiatry-oriented test menu in a centralized location
Differentiated Offering
Unique laboratory intelligence platform, leading turnaround times and expansive payor access
Innovator
Leading podiatric molecular testing promoting improved outcomes
Partner to Physicians and Payors
Provides research, treatment recommendations and accredited medical education programs (CME and CCMC credits)
Market Competitive Pricing
Promoting affordability by reducing barriers to access
The Bako Difference
Providing Intelligence, Not Just Information
Bako’s reporting methodology provides more than basic information. It offers treatment recommendations—what we call “intelligence”—that empower the treating physician with actionable information. We believe this leads to better, more timely and cost effective health care for your patients.
Information
Traditional Reference Lab
A simplified diagnosis
This is what it is called
Intelligence
Bako Diagnostics
A detailed diagnosis
This is what it is called PLUS here is what that means
AND this is what you can do about it
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Physician’s Review: BakoDx ENFD Testing
We are the most experienced lab to provide Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density (ENFD) testing
The most objective tool for diagnosing, documenting, and monitoring SFPN
Accurately assesses degree of SFPN severity (mild, moderate, severe)
Quick, in-office procedure with little to no post-procedure care
Definitive diagnosis in 5-7 days, enabling patient-centered treatment using evidence-based medicine
Reimbursable by most insurance companies
Robust Survey Validates How Bako Empowers Physicians
Survey: 1400 physicians who have used Bako Laboratory
Trust
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Why Podiatrists’ Trust Bako Pathology
Empowerment
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Does Bako Pathology Services style of reporting empower you to manage your own patients rather than refer out to a dermatologist? If Yes, how often?
On-Site Continuing Education Program
At Bako, We take pride in our role as an industry leader in Podiatric diagnoses and disease management and are committed to providing education and support to our healthcare partners, including professional case managers. We have developed two on-site CE programs and would welcome the opportunity to present either or both sessions to you and your staff at your location at no charge. Each has been approved by CCMC for one credit hour.