Contreras' article is about different reforms that have been introduced in order to bring more of value-based care to the Medicare Program. This program helps to emphasize quality of the care patients are receiving, not just the amount of services they can have access to. The program is also becoming more efficient in saving money, while still bringing value-care to patients. This value act also serves to bring care to the harder to reach patients as well as the underserved. It also serves to assist with financials, give help to new organizations and physicians assisting those on Medicare, and to help Medicare and Medicaid better sustainable as well as more appealing to users and more efficient. (Contreras, 2023). This source seems to be credible, as it aligns with what the CMS.gov website puts out on the topic to include how the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) are to be revised and assist communities better. (U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2023).

Are these issues with Medicare and Medicaid services a common factor with phyisicians/medical faciltiies? It seems the number one struggle for most organizations is to file claims properly in order to remain compliant and receive full reimbursements.