The document discusses how information technology has profoundly impacted how we live and work over the past 20-30 years. Research has accelerated due to these changes with implications for both healthcare providers and patients. We are now entering an era where the world's knowledge is freely available at our fingertips online. This era of open data has the potential to decentralize and democratize information. It is predicted that institutions will become seamless digital enterprises and healthcare will become more personalized and focused on preventative care as big data and technologies like 3D printing continue to disrupt many industries.