Summerpal Kahlon, an infectious disease specialist who’s the director of care innovation at Oracle, which like all the companies mentioned here is one of this year’s LinkedIn Top Companies.

“Doctors are often accused of being technophobes or luddites,” said Dr. With so much data now available through electronic health records, the ability to mine that information to make clinical decisions could be a game-changer.Īt the same time, doctors need to be able to trust that the conclusions are accurate and verifiable. For instance, what does the data from thousands of intensive-care patients tell you about the ideal time to remove a ventilator? And can information from a wearable activity tracker predict when someone has an increased risk of a heart attack? Healthcare providers have long relied on the results of large-scale clinical trials to make decisions about patient care.īut a number of technology companies are looking at new ways of analyzing data through machine learning. Summerpal Kahlon, Director of Care Innovation at Oracle

The tropical disease specialist who makes sure data is healthyĭr. Doctors, nurses and scientists are bringing their expertise to consumer technology, software, consulting and financial services firms - sometimes in unexpected roles. is adept at attracting talent, and employees come from a range of backgrounds. This year's crop of LinkedIn Top Companies in the U.S. And while the transition can be bumpy, many of the skills they learned as clinicians translate well to the corporate world.

That’s why the clinicians and research scientists below say that they’ve swapped their scrubs and lab coats for button-downs and blazers. While taking care of individual patients is certainly rewarding, many clinicians believe they can have the greatest impact in a corporate or consulting role, where their efforts could potentially impact millions. Their expertise is required to test new drugs, design health promotion campaigns, and develop technology platforms that will offer new ways to connect patients with their healthcare providers. Getting a medical or nursing degree opens many doors - and not just in hospitals and outpatient clinics.ĭoctor and nurses frequently hear that they’re in high demand, but the need stretches far beyond patient care.

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