RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—VSP Global’s investment in PokitDok Inc. totals $4 million a VSP Global spokesperson confirmed to VMAIL yesterday. The new partnership between VSP Global and PokitDok, a Charleston, S.C.-based health care company that has develops blockchain technology was reported last week by VMAIL. As previously reported, VSP has secured two observer seats on PokitDok’s board of directors. VSP is also an active contributor to the DokChain Alliance, a coalition of health systems, insurers, technology providers and financial institutions established to advance the application and governance of blockchain technology in health care.

“VSP is committed to identifying opportunities for independent optometry that strengthen technological offerings and deliver a more enhanced patient experience,” the VSP spokesperson told VMAIL. “Our strategic partnership with PokitDok allows us to test, explore and validate innovative solutions and opportunities with blockchain that will benefit the business, our doctor network, and our members.”