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Dr. Kay Schwebke

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Politics & Policy

Prevention model for bloodstream infections offers hope, but incidents persist

By Dr. Kay Schwebke | 07/22/10
Every year, an estimated 250,000 central line-associated bloodstream infections, or CLABSI, occur in U.S. hospitals — many of which, including in Minnesota, aren't participating in a successful preventive initiative.
Politics & Policy

As recession bites, Minnesota hospitals struggle with unpaid bills

By Dr. Kay Schwebke | 05/22/09
With a growing number of people going without health insurance because of the recession, Minnesota hospitals and clinics are laying off hundreds of workers as they struggle in an attempt to deal with the rising costs of uncompensated care.