Bruce Japsen has written about healthcare business and policy for three decades. He has covered the rise, fall and rise again of health reform, chronicling trends that include the influence of Bill and Hillary Clinton to Barack and Michelle Obama from Chicago where he's based. He's the author of "Inside Obamacare," (2014) and "Walmart's Second Opinion," (2023). A regular on Forbes on Fox (2014-2018), he’s provided political, business and policy analysis for Fox Business, National Public Radio and Chicago’s WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9 FM. He’s also written for the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Modern Healthcare, the Des Moines Register and is currently Editor of Chicago Medicine. Bruce teaches healthcare communications for the University of Iowa School of Journalism’s MA in Strategic Communication program. He’s passionate about health literacy and explaining healthcare’s complexities. A better understood health system may save someone some money or their life.
Nearly 80% Of Americans And 57% Of MAGA Republicans Want ACA Tax Credits, Poll Shows
Nearly 80% of Americans — and 57% of Republicans (57% of MAGA Republicans) — want Congress to extend tax credits for those with Obamcare health insurance, a KFF poll shows.
For 2026, Insurers Retreat Somewhat On Medicare Advantage Footprints
Health insurers that are big players in Medicare Advantage coverage are pulling out of some states and counties amid rising costs of offering health benefits to seniors.
AMA: Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Worsens The U.S. Doctor Shortage
The American Medical Association and 53 other medical societies asked the Trump administration to exempt physicians from the new $100,000 H-1B visa application fee.
Hospitals To Lose $32 Billion If Congress Doesn’t Extend ACA Tax Credits, Study Warns
Obamacare enrollees face a "double whammy" in cost increases next year due to tax credits expiring along with planned premium increases from insurers.
Protective Medical Apparel Maker Medline Considering An IPO
Medline, one of the world’s biggest makers of personal protective equipment, is considering filing for an initial public offering as early as this fall.