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Systemic barriers\u2014including coverage gaps, inequities, and administrative inefficiencies\u2014persist. This commentary explores how healthcare reforms, including Medicaid expansion, enhanced ACA subsidies, and Medicare policy adjustments, can address these barriers. It also highlights the disproportionate burden on low-income and minority populations, as well as the strain on healthcare teams managing complex care needs. 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