Base10 Genetics

09/08/2022

Listen to this exclusive Persimmon Digital Health Community podcast with BASE10 Co-Founder and CEO, Dr. Michael Fang, as he explains his company’s mission and vision for creating a new, foundational software platform that “plugs in” all of today’s most advanced medical technologies to help transform and democratize the future of healthcare in America.

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Michael Fang, a physician, specializing in geriatrics & a serial entrepreneur, joins us as a guest on this episode of the Digital Health Community podcast by Persimmon.

08/08/2022

This September, BASE10 welcomes the Skilled Nursing News’ Annual Rethink Conference to our very own hometown of Chicago.

Make sure you catch our Q+A session, where our Co-Founder and CEO, Michael Fang, will speak about the challenges and future of long-term healthcare.

We hope to see you there!

04/08/2022

Nursing home providers won a major victory on Friday, July 29 with CMS announcing a finalized 2.7% increase to nursing home Medicare pay rates for fiscal 2023.

"We are pleased that CMS has made these changes," said John Ryan, President, and CEO of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). "This allows us to continue providing high-quality care for our patients and families."

Read more: https://base10.info/3OYIqcm

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Friday announced a finalized 2.7% increase, or approximately $904 million hike, to nursing home Medicare pay rates for fiscal 2023

27/07/2022

Did you know that 66% of heart disease-related deaths can be linked to food choices?

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Many risk factors contribute to your risk of developing heart disease, but diet has been shown to play a role. The best way to prevent heart disease is to eat various foods from all food groups.

There is no one ‘magic’ food to lower our risk of developing heart disease, but there is some evidence that some foods are important for heart health. These include oily fish (such as salmon), fruits and vegetables, and nuts (like almonds).

To learn more, join our webinar tomorrow – register here: https://base10.info/3BpthO9

25/07/2022

Adverse drug events (ADEs) are far too common, and their impact is undeniable. Most ADEs are preventable, meaning providers can reduce them to improve their status in the care network.

Medication errors often happen during the process of administration, documentation, transcription, prescription, and dispensing. Understanding how and when providers can intervene will help reduce the potential for ADEs and improve outcomes when they occur.

Join us on Thursday, 7/28 to learn more about the costs associated with ADEs and how your facilities can prevent them – register for the webinar here: https://base10.info/3NHDsAz

22/07/2022

Heart disease is a serious concern for all of us, especially for people in nursing homes. For these individuals, heart disease is the leading cause of death and often results from chronic, progressive conditions that are difficult to treat.

Nursing home residents with chronic cardiovascular disease are frequently referred to emergency rooms during episodes of acute exacerbation and many are eventually hospitalized. Many medications that are commonly prescribed to treat such disease states have outcomes that may be influenced by a patient’s genetic makeup.

Join next week's webinar: "Understanding Cardiovascular Disease Through a Different Lens with Precision Medicine"! BASE10 subject matter experts will discuss how your genes affect heart health and the implications of pharmacogenomics on cardiovascular medications.

Register here: https://base10.info/3NHDsAz

12/07/2022

You may be surprised to learn that you're not as healthy as you think.

In a recent study, researchers found that many Americans overestimate the healthfulness of their diets. When asked to rate their own diets, almost all overestimated how healthy they were. Researchers asked participants to rate their diet as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor. Then, the researchers compared answers to see how well responses to the exercise matched up.

The disconnect between how people think about themselves and how they actually eat could have major implications for health outcomes such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease in America—which are already at epidemic levels.

Join us on Thursday as we discuss this and more at our webinar, “Stop-Loss Strategies that Don’t Add a Dime to Your Bottom Line”! Register here: https://base10.info/3cckDYJ

11/07/2022

Do you know the difference between a health coach and a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)?

While both can point you in the right direction to living a healthy lifestyle, dietitian nutritionists have specialized, in-depth knowledge and training in diet, food, and nutritional requirements.

Join us at our webinar this Thursday where BASE10’s Taylor will go into more detail on the differences between health coaches and RDNs - and why RDNs like her can be a valuable asset to your employee’s health and wellness journey.

Register here: https://base10.info/3at0X2i

07/07/2022

Hurry! Get Your FREE, State-Approved COVID-19, Antigen & PCR testing program starting July 1!

Healthcare providers - don’t miss this special opportunity to get your FREE, all-in-one testing system by BASE10. Pre-approved by the state of Kentucky for the third year in a row, this fast, fully-automated system helps you manage your workflow more effectively and efficiently, from sample collection all the way through to results reporting.

Enjoy all the benefits of this trusted system. It’s the right, proven solution for all long-term care facilities, residential childcare facilities, plus other CHFS-regulated facilities and populations.

Learn more: https://base10.info/3OJYqQ1

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22/06/2022

Thank you to Nursing News, for having us onstage at the Clinical Conference back in May.

Our Senior Medical Director, Dr. Phil Jacobson had the pleasure of speaking onstage about how long-term care facilities can benefit from automated software solutions and the importance of having a successful clinical decision support system in place.

We are excited to host another Q&A session at their next conference, Rethink, in September.

Read more: https://base10.info/3tV57X6

SNN Interview: https://base10.info/3n60kyi

One of the most promising breakthroughs in long-term care has been the evolution of clinical decision support used to help hospitals and LTC facilities better manage & treat specific diseases.

17/06/2022

It's CNA week, it's time to thank all of our hard dedicated, and committed Certified Nurse Assistants. BASE10 Genetics stands behind you.

09/06/2022

According to a recent study by the New York Times, 21% of nursing home residents were taking antipsychotic drugs. Some clinicians believe that physicians bear responsibility for overprescribing, while others think that change will come from more academic research in the scientific community.

Read More: https://base10.info/3H7FNT0

The Biden administration has teamed up with CMS to investigate the issue of overprescription of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes.