Christopher Snowbeck
Reporter
BusinessSince 1994, Snowbeck has covered health care stories at four newspapers including the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Daily Progress of Charlottesville, Va. He lives in St. Paul with his wife, two daughters and two cats. He graduated from Carleton College as a history major with a concentration in medieval studies. He serves on the board of directors for the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists. He's also a runner.
Latest from Christopher Snowbeck
UnitedHealth mandates more in-office time for Twin Cities hybrid workers
Four days per week will be the new standard starting in July for employees who split work weeks between home and the office.
June 26, 2025
Health insurers propose hiking Minnesota prices between 9% and 26%
All major individual market insurers are seeking double-digit rate increases for 2026 in market that’s often a bellwether for general premium trends.
June 17, 2025
Judge approves $69M class action settlement in UnitedHealth 401(k) litigation
Following a Thursday court hearing in Minneapolis, the lead plaintiff in the case says Eden Prairie-based company “took the employees’ wealth.”
June 12, 2025
UnitedHealth sues the Guardian, alleging defamation in coverage of nursing home care
Eden Prairie-based health care giant seeks an award for damages and an injunction. The news organization based in the United Kingdom says it stands behind its reporting.
June 5, 2025
UnitedHealth shareholders give tepid support to $60M in stock-based pay for new CEO
Equity award would come only if chief executive stays three years; one advisory service questioned the grant, saying it lacked performance conditions.
June 4, 2025
In first speech back, UnitedHealth’s new CEO pledges to review hot-button issues
Returning executive says he has “fresh perspective on some of the most publicly discussed matters” at Eden Prairie-based health care giant.
June 2, 2025
Congressional Dems, including Omar, ask judge to extend whistleblower case against UnitedHealth
A special master’s report in March sided with the Eden Prairie-based company, finding “there simply was no fraud” in UnitedHealth’s medical coding practices.
May 28, 2025
UnitedHealth shares fall amid allegations of secret payments at nursing homes
Report in the Guardian says Eden Prairie-based company paid to slash hospital transfers from nursing homes; company denies allegations.
May 21, 2025
UnitedHealth shareholders give tepid support to $60M in stock-based pay for new CEO
Equity award would come only if chief executive stays three years; one advisory service questioned the grant, saying it lacked performance conditions.
June 4, 2025
In first speech back, UnitedHealth’s new CEO pledges to review hot-button issues
Returning executive says he has “fresh perspective on some of the most publicly discussed matters” at Eden Prairie-based health care giant.
June 2, 2025
Congressional Dems, including Omar, ask judge to extend whistleblower case against UnitedHealth
A special master’s report in March sided with the Eden Prairie-based company, finding “there simply was no fraud” in UnitedHealth’s medical coding practices.
May 28, 2025
UnitedHealth shares fall amid allegations of secret payments at nursing homes
Report in the Guardian says Eden Prairie-based company paid to slash hospital transfers from nursing homes; company denies allegations.
May 21, 2025