Tag Archives: payments

DeFi Kingdoms integrates Ramp to take in-game payments to the next level

Ramp makes it easier for DeFi Kingdoms players to get started with payments DeFi Kingdoms players can now enjoy an elevated in-game payment experience with multiple fiat-to-crypto payment options DeFi Kingdoms joins other NFT-based game giants Sorare and Axie Infinity on the Ramp platform Partnership kicks-off with a week-long zero fee promotion on AVAX purchases… Read More »

Payers not entitled to $12B in risk corridors payments, DOJ says

Dive Brief: The U.S. Department of Justice has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss payer lawsuits seeking roughly $ 12.3 billion in federal risk corridors payments, which were meant to level the playing field for insurers in the Affordable Care Act’s individual marketplace. According to a claim filed by DOJ officials Wednesday, the Trump administration… Read More »

Provider, payer systems lag consumers’ desire for digital payments

As consumers take on more responsibility for their healthcare bills and expect on-demand services from mobile devices, providers and payers need to up their game. Consumer experience with healthcare organizations will extend to how they pay for services and the ease with which they handle growing financial responsibilities with a variety of healthcare organizations, according… Read More »

Supreme Court hears case over disproportionate share hospital payments

The Supreme Court was expected to hear oral arguments today over notice and rulemaking requirements for Medicare reimbursement. The outcome of Azar vs. Allina Health Services could greatly affect reimbursement for hospitals that serve a disproportionate share of low-income patients. The DSH payment calculation is based on the percentage of low-income patients served. The government… Read More »

Most in Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program to get higher payments next year

Dive Brief: CMS has released Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program results for 2019 showing that almost 60% of hospitals participating in the payment incentive program will see a “small change” (between -0.5% and 0.5%) in Inpatient Prospective Payment System reimbursement.  Just over half of those affected hospitals (55%) are set to receive higher Medicare reimbursement,… Read More »