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 shares trade lower following report of new details from DOJ investigation
The Wall Street Journal says former employees have been questioned about whether the company used diagnosis data to boost Medicare Advantage payment rates.
July 9, 2025
UCare to cut 88K from Medicaid health plans amid financial troubles
The Minneapolis-based nonprofit HMO is trying to stanch red ink after big losses managing care in government programs.
July 7, 2025
UnitedHealth loses legal fight to rejoin Minnesota’s Medicaid program
The Eden Prairie-based health care giant had been the first and only for-profit HMO in the state’s managed care program for low-income residents.
July 2, 2025
University of Minnesota health care consulting fees adding up — at $800 to $1,600 per hour
Expenses mount as university physicians raise concern about negotiations with Fairview Health Services.
July 2, 2025
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 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