Amid wide healthcare cuts, a bright spot for rural hospitals
Amid wide healthcare cuts, a bright spot for rural hospitals  
Podcast: Marketplace All-in-One
Published On: Fri Jan 02 2026
Description: Healthcare costs are climbing for many Americans as enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits roll back, raising premiums for middle-income households unless Congress intervenes. In this vacuum, we look at a major new federal investment aimed at expanding healthcare access in rural communities. Plus, U.S. travel is sending mixed signals this year — domestic travel is booming, but fewer international visitors are visiting the States, and that shift is being felt by America’s museums.