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A recent study has linked long-standing Medicare payment cuts to growing barriers in patient care. The research found that these declines in reimbursement have led to widening disparities in access to healthcare, particularly affecting patients in rural communities, low-income areas, and disadvantaged neighborhoods. These areas are now facing even greater challenges in accessing care compared to more urban, affluent, and advantaged communities.

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