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Beyond the Clinic: How Physicians Are Shaping the Future of HealthTech (USA)

The stethoscope is no longer the only tool in a physician’s arsenal. US physician leaders share how doctors are stepping into innovation and redefining practice.

January 27, 2026·60 min·146 words
Last updated March 16, 2026

Key Moments

How physicians are stepping into the innovation space

Felix Rivera on bridging clinical neurology with digital health

Harvey Castro on AI healthcare advising for the Singapore Government

Jennifer Miles-Thomas on leading digital transformation at Northwestern

Common paths and mistakes for clinicians entering tech

How to get started without a tech background

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The stethoscope is no longer the only tool in a physician's arsenal. Across the USA, clinicians are stepping out of the clinic and into the innovation space — building, leading, and scaling real solutions in healthtech. This conversation explores how doctors are redefining what it means to practice medicine.

Meet the Speakers

Felix Rivera, MD is a Neurologist and HealthTech Consultant bridging clinical neurology with digital health innovation.

Harvey Castro, MD, MBA is a Physician Entrepreneur and AI Healthcare Advisor for the Singapore Government, pioneering the intersection of AI and clinical practice.

Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, MBA is Vice Chair of Integration and Innovation at Northwestern Medicine, leading large-scale digital transformation in a major health system.

What You'll Learn

How physicians are launching careers in digital health. Common paths and mistakes for clinicians entering tech. How to get started — even without a tech background.

Felix Rivera, MD

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Felix Rivera, MD

Guest Speaker

Felix Rivera, MD is a contributor to the BiteLabs Resource Library, bringing deep expertise in healthcare innovation and career development for clinicians transitioning to industry roles.

Where Healthcare Meets Innovation

From Clinician to
AI Healthcare
Leader.

BiteLabs helps clinicians and professionals transition into digital health through structured programmes, career coaching, and industry placement.