Walking around the halls HIMSS conference, this medical device guy felt right at home, surrounded by familiar names. But I also could not help but feel as though I was seeing the future of healthcare. Connected health will fundamentally change the way care is delivered by allowing data mining that will enhance clinical decision-making and speed new drug and device development. I was excited just to be there, catching a glimpse of the possible. —Brad Thompson

The French Quarter, down the street from the HIMSS 2013 Annual Meeting.

The exhibitors hall at the HIMSS 2013 Annual Meeting.

In the Interoperability Showcase, visitors can see the value brought through connected health.

Mock surgical ICU, showing the interoperability possibilities.

Mock intensive care unit, showing how the typical medical devices in the unit can be woven together into the electronic health record.

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