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flag Few nursing homes offer ventilator care, insurers deny coverage, and funding cuts leave patients stranded.

flag Tens of thousands of Americans with severe respiratory conditions rely on ventilators, but only 347 of 14,750 nursing homes have specialized units, with 15 states having none. flag Insurers often deny coverage for advanced, life-saving ventilators costing over $10,000, forcing families to pay out of pocket or hire private nurses. flag Delays in state-funded home care programs and threats from Medicaid cuts jeopardize innovative care models, leaving patients stranded in hospitals or facing costly relocations.

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