Becker's Healthcare January 7, 2019
Jackie Drees

Lynn Carroll, chief of strategy and operations for health IT support company HSBlox in Alpharetta, Ga., discusses his predictions for blockchain in 2019 and how the technology will be used in value-based reimbursement programs.

Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length.

Question: Where is blockchain in healthcare now and how will it develop in 2019?

Lynn Carroll: Blockchain is poised to move from proof-of-concept and pilot programs into production use cases. We are seeing this happen in our business currently.

Q: What do you think will be the most significant blockchain applications in healthcare over the next five years?

LC: Revenue cycle touchpoints, particularly as they relate to value-based reimbursement programs, will continue...

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