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
News & Politics
What is Medicaid, and what could federal cuts mean for Minnesotans?
Congressional Republicans are eyeing changes to the nation’s largest health insurance program, which 1.2 million Minnesotans rely on.
February 27, 2025
Health Care
Top Senate Republican demands answers on Medicare Advantage billing from UnitedHealth Group
U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley says health plans ‘continue to defraud’ taxpayers in letter asking questions of Eden Prairie-based health care giant.
February 26, 2025
Health Care
One year later, UnitedHealth still sending breach notices from massive hack at Change Healthcare
Letters this month are telling patients that last year’s cyberattack “may have involved your data.” Lawsuits are moving forward.
February 25, 2025
Health Care
DOJ investigating Medicare Advantage billing practices at UnitedHealth Group: Report
Eden Prairie-based health care giant says it’s not aware of the launch of any new Justice Department activity as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
February 21, 2025
Health Care
As alleged CEO killer heads to court, UnitedHealth spars with surgeon, investor in coverage dispute
A Texas physician says she was called out of surgery to argue coverage and an influential investor believes her. The insurer is pushing back against what it regards as online misinformation.
February 20, 2025
Health Care
UnitedHealth Group begins offering employee buyouts, could resort to layoffs
Eden Prairie-based health care giant says ‘voluntary option’ is ongoing as workforce keeps growing.
February 20, 2025
Health Care
Lawsuit alleging UnitedHealthcare used faulty AI to deny coverage advances in federal court
Minnetonka-based health insurer says lawsuit is based on “unfounded allegations” and insists medical directors make decisions, not artificial intelligence.
February 19, 2025
Health Care
UnitedHealthcare fined $3.4M by insurance regulators in North Carolina
Minnetonka-based health insurer did not admit findings or violations of law alleged in a report on patient grievances and claims processing.
February 18, 2025
Health Care
As alleged CEO killer heads to court, UnitedHealth spars with surgeon, investor in coverage dispute
A Texas physician says she was called out of surgery to argue coverage and an influential investor believes her. The insurer is pushing back against what it regards as online misinformation.
February 20, 2025
Health Care
UnitedHealth Group begins offering employee buyouts, could resort to layoffs
Eden Prairie-based health care giant says ‘voluntary option’ is ongoing as workforce keeps growing.
February 20, 2025
Health Care
Lawsuit alleging UnitedHealthcare used faulty AI to deny coverage advances in federal court
Minnetonka-based health insurer says lawsuit is based on “unfounded allegations” and insists medical directors make decisions, not artificial intelligence.
February 19, 2025
Health Care
UnitedHealthcare fined $3.4M by insurance regulators in North Carolina
Minnetonka-based health insurer did not admit findings or violations of law alleged in a report on patient grievances and claims processing.
February 18, 2025