The developments in technology and evolution of new technologies like Big Data, Cloud and Virtual Reality, and the Internet of Things (IoT) have created new paradigms for their application in healthcare. Needless to say, the network must evolve in accordance, so that it becomes a channel for fast, efficient, and secure data delivery. We take a look at some of the things, which need to be considered to ensure that the network is robust and intelligent to cope with the new developments.