• Ep. 206 ENT Hospitalists: Transforming Inpatient Care Models with Dr. Annie Wang

  • Jan 14 2025
  • Length: 50 mins
  • Podcast

Ep. 206 ENT Hospitalists: Transforming Inpatient Care Models with Dr. Annie Wang

  • Summary

  • 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. --- SYNPOSIS 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/ BackTable+ for ENT https://plus.backtable.com/pages/ent Check out BackTable+ for ENT, our sponsor and new e-learning platform! https://plus.backtable.com/pages/ent
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