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 Group lost half its value in 6 months. What the CEO shakeup may mean for its future.
Stephen Hemsley is again leading Minnesota’s largest company as it grapples with financial uncertainties and increasing regulatory scrutiny
May 14, 2025
UnitedHealth stock drops nearly 18% as CEO Witty is replaced by Hemsley
As former CEO returns, Eden Prairie-based health care giant suspends financial guidance and says it expects to “return to growth” next year.
May 13, 2025
Timeline: CEO Andrew Witty’s tenure marked by a pandemic, stock swings and pain
Shares of the Eden Prairie-based health care giant have plummeted since Brian Thompson was killed in December.
May 13, 2025
UnitedHealthcare part of $9.5M settlement over denied coverage for costly cancer treatment
The proposed agreement would settle lawsuits from patients in 2019 who were seeking a new and costly form of radiation therapy.
May 12, 2025
Facilitator to help forge M Health Fairview’s future, despite ‘turbulent water’
With U of M, Fairview and Essentia in negotiations, former UnitedHealth Group executive Lois Quam has been working to facilitate talks.
May 9, 2025
Blue Cross of Minnesota CEO saw 34% pay increase to $4.3 million
Big bonus drove annual compensation jump of nearly $1.1 million for Dana Erickson, chief executive of the Eagan-based health insurer.
May 7, 2025
How much hospital can you get for $400 million?
HealthPartners details plans for new Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater with city approval Tuesday of final designs.
May 7, 2025
Blue Cross of Minnesota to pay $71M as part of nationwide antitrust settlement
The payment is part of a proposed settlement to litigation dating back more than a decade about alleged economic harms suffered by health care providers.
May 5, 2025
Facilitator to help forge M Health Fairview’s future, despite ‘turbulent water’
With U of M, Fairview and Essentia in negotiations, former UnitedHealth Group executive Lois Quam has been working to facilitate talks.
May 9, 2025
Blue Cross of Minnesota CEO saw 34% pay increase to $4.3 million
Big bonus drove annual compensation jump of nearly $1.1 million for Dana Erickson, chief executive of the Eagan-based health insurer.
May 7, 2025
How much hospital can you get for $400 million?
HealthPartners details plans for new Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater with city approval Tuesday of final designs.
May 7, 2025
Blue Cross of Minnesota to pay $71M as part of nationwide antitrust settlement
The payment is part of a proposed settlement to litigation dating back more than a decade about alleged economic harms suffered by health care providers.
May 5, 2025