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
Congress explores reforms in Medicare program at center of DOJ probe into UnitedHealth
The Medicare Advantage program pays insurers more to cover sicker patients, but critics say the documentation process is being abused.
July 24, 2025
UnitedHealth Group cooperating with federal probe of Medicare business
The disclosure Thursday by the Eden Prairie-based health care giant is an about-face from its dismissive response of previous reporting.
July 24, 2025
‘We need help now’: Leaders say financially struggling HCMC needs a cash infusion
Layoffs and cuts to patient services could be coming if the Minneapolis hospital can’t close a budget shortfall.
July 24, 2025
Minnesota AG suing over Trump administration rule that may cut health insurance coverage
Administration defends provisions applying to Affordable Care Act coverage as “common sense” effort to close loopholes.
July 19, 2025
Union health plan sues Optum Rx for covering costly weight loss drugs including Wegovy
Union trustees allege health plan documents didn’t allow for $4.3 million in drug spending that was cleared by pharmacy benefit manager.
July 17, 2025
Children’s Minnesota names new CEO at pediatric health system
Dr. Emily Chapman is a pediatrician who previously worked as chief medical officer at the Minneapolis-based nonprofit group.
July 15, 2025
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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
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