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
Health Care
Allina Health dropping Humana Medicare Advantage health plans, impacting 17,000
Minneapolis-based health system becomes the fifth with operations in MN to say it’s going out-of-network with Humana for 2025.
November 22, 2024
Health Care
Mayo Clinic expands charity care, writes off $90 million in patient debts
New policy follows questions about whether large nonprofit medical centers provide enough community benefits to justify their tax exemptions.
November 22, 2024
Health Care
Minnesota health insurers warn of ‘dire’ premium spikes, lost coverage in 2026
Insurance company CEOs ask the state’s congressional delegation for help extending enhanced tax credits via MNsure. The subsidies are set to expire at the end of next year.
November 15, 2024
Health Care
Justice Department sues to block UnitedHealth’s $3.3 billion deal to acquire Amedisys
The complaint marks the second time since 2022 that DOJ has challenged deals in the Minnetonka-based company’s Optum division for health care services.
November 12, 2024
Health Care
UnitedHealthcare, Essentia Health agree to network contract for 2025
The Duluth-based health system alleged earlier this year high rates of denied claims and payment delays by the nation’s largest health insurer.
November 9, 2024
Health Care
Second Trump presidency raises big questions for Minnesota health care
Observers say Trump administration may make changes to the Affordable Care Act, while Kennedy will seek government data on vaccine safety and other topics.
November 6, 2024
Health Care
UnitedHealthcare, HealthPartners reach network deal on Medicare Advantage plans in Minnesota
The Minnetonka-based health insurer says the new contract “ensures continued, uninterrupted network access” to hospitals and clinics at the Bloomington-based health system.
November 5, 2024
Health Care
Legal maneuvers fail to keep UnitedHealthcare in state Medicaid program in 2025
UnitedHealthcare won't return to Minnesota Medicaid market in 2025
November 5, 2024
Health Care
UnitedHealthcare, Essentia Health agree to network contract for 2025
The Duluth-based health system alleged earlier this year high rates of denied claims and payment delays by the nation’s largest health insurer.
November 9, 2024
Health Care
Second Trump presidency raises big questions for Minnesota health care
Observers say Trump administration may make changes to the Affordable Care Act, while Kennedy will seek government data on vaccine safety and other topics.
November 6, 2024
Health Care
UnitedHealthcare, HealthPartners reach network deal on Medicare Advantage plans in Minnesota
The Minnetonka-based health insurer says the new contract “ensures continued, uninterrupted network access” to hospitals and clinics at the Bloomington-based health system.
November 5, 2024
Health Care
Legal maneuvers fail to keep UnitedHealthcare in state Medicaid program in 2025
UnitedHealthcare won't return to Minnesota Medicaid market in 2025
November 5, 2024