Christopher Snowbeck

Insurance shake-up is worst in Minn.

Seniors scrambling to change coverage after getting forced out of Advantage.

HealthPartners, Essentia set latest megamerger in motion

The combined entity would create one of Minnesota's largest health systems.

Allina ends preferential pilot program

Health care system ditches plan to set aside appointments for privately insured patients.

Sanford, North Memorial merger OK’d

AG approval was last hurdle in deal for S.D. system to acquire the Robbinsdale hospital.

Conflict left HCMC on financial brink

Efforts to address the budget crisis stalled for years amid distrust and finger-pointing.

Senators press UHC over pay denials

They’re seeking more information on AI, prior authorization rules.

Minnesota federal judge presided over NFL labor cases

He oversaw 1993 settlement that strengthened player free agency.

Insurers seek double-digit rate hikes

Proposed 10%-13% increases on MNsure seen as bellwether for broader cost trends.

High Medicare denial rates seen at UHG

Major health insurers contest report, saying pre-approvals are needed to control costs.

U, Fairview Health reach funding deal

Agreement removes “university” from the biggest hospital’s name.

He was told his prostate cancer treatment was covered. It wasn't.

U spends $23M on health care advisers

Costs date to the ill-fated Fairview-Sanford merger; half spent under current president.

DFL, GOP agree on saving HCMC

But lawmakers haven’t reached agreement on best way to do that.

Blue Cross red ink a warning for seniors

Losses last year signal Medicare benefit cuts could lie ahead in 2027.