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
Business
Nebraska AG sues UnitedHealth Group over health data breach at Change Healthcare
The Nebraska litigation is believed to be the first from a state attorney general and follows lawsuits earlier this year from patients and health care providers.
December 18, 2024
Health Care
UCare says 8,400 patients can’t visit HealthPartners clinics next year
People with state-sponsored and Medicare Advantage coverage can switch health plans to keep seeing doctors at the Bloomington-based health system.
December 18, 2024
Health Care
UnitedHealth Group agrees to $69 million settlement over low-performing retirement plan options
Minnetonka-based health care giant denies allegations in case where judge saw evidence of “hand in the cookie jar.”
December 16, 2024
Health Care
Slain UnitedHealthcare executive is remembered amid the fury sparked by his death
Brian Thompson became a poster boy for the failings of U.S. health insurance, but coworkers said he was smart, charitable and concerned about people.
December 14, 2024
Health Care
UnitedHealth Group CEO acknowledges need to better explain how insurance decisions are made
Company says 90% of medical claims are paid upon submission, less one percent are scrutinized for medical or clinical reasons.
December 14, 2024
Business
Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO did not have insurance coverage from the company
Minnetonka-based healthcare company confirmed the disclosure by New York police about suspect Luigi Mangione.
December 13, 2024
Health Care
U searching for new health care chief as negotiations continue on hospital deal
Interim leader would join the university in early 2025; no word on a purchase price for University of Minnesota Medical Center.
December 11, 2024
Health Care
UnitedHealthcare CEO’s slaying brings criticism of U.S. insurance industry to a boiling point
Greater transparency from health insurers is sought as costs of insurance continue to grow faster than wages.
December 10, 2024
Health Care
UnitedHealth Group CEO acknowledges need to better explain how insurance decisions are made
Company says 90% of medical claims are paid upon submission, less one percent are scrutinized for medical or clinical reasons.
December 14, 2024
Business
Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO did not have insurance coverage from the company
Minnetonka-based healthcare company confirmed the disclosure by New York police about suspect Luigi Mangione.
December 13, 2024
Health Care
U searching for new health care chief as negotiations continue on hospital deal
Interim leader would join the university in early 2025; no word on a purchase price for University of Minnesota Medical Center.
December 11, 2024
Health Care
UnitedHealthcare CEO’s slaying brings criticism of U.S. insurance industry to a boiling point
Greater transparency from health insurers is sought as costs of insurance continue to grow faster than wages.
December 10, 2024