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BackTable / ENT / Podcast / Episode #206
ENT Hospitalists: Transforming Inpatient Care Models
with Dr. Annie Wang
How can a dedicated ENT hospitalist improve patient care? In this episode of Backtable ENT Podcast, Dr. Annie Wang, an otolaryngologist at Houston Methodist Hospital, discusses her experience as a hospital-based ENT, also known as an ENT hospitalist, with hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, January 14). Ep. 206 – ENT Hospitalists: Transforming Inpatient Care Models [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Annie Wang
Dr. Annie Wang is an otolaryngologist at Houston Methodist in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Gopi Shah
Dr. Gopi Shah is a pediatric otolaryngologist and the co-host of BackTable ENT.
Dr. Ashley Agan
Dr. Ashley Agan is an otolaryngologist in Dallas, TX.
Synopsis
Dr. Wang talks about the inception and development of her position, the daily responsibilities and challenges she faces, and the positive impact of having a dedicated inpatient ENT service. She also delves into the historical context and future potential of this model in improving patient outcomes and hospital efficiency, highlighting both qualitative and quantitative benefits. The conversation provides valuable insights for ENT departments considering the adoption of a hospitalist model.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
02:22 - Hospital-Based ENT Practice Model
04:33 - Daily Routine and Responsibilities
10:55 - Challenges and Solutions in ENT Practice
19:38 - Insights and Advice for New Programs
24:40 - Billing and Financial Tracking in the First Year
25:19 - Challenges and Insights from Inpatient Consults
28:42 - Coordination and Metrics in Patient Care
31:28 - The Value of ENT Hospitalists
43:50 - Vacation Protocols and Final Thoughts
Resources
Dr. Annie Wang’s Profile
https://www.houstonmethodist.org/doctor/ran-annie-wang/
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https://plus.backtable.com/pages/ent
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