Elizabeth Tropal
Marketplace reporter covering healthcare and rural health topics, providing on-the-ground reporting about the Rural Health Transformation Project and impacts on rural hospitals.
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Jan 2, 2026 • 7min
Amid wide healthcare cuts, a bright spot for rural hospitals
In this discussion, Elizabeth Tropal, a seasoned Marketplace reporter focusing on healthcare, explores the rising healthcare costs due to the rollback of ACA tax credits and highlights federal efforts to support struggling rural hospitals. Meanwhile, Mitchell Hartman, covering travel and cultural institutions, shares insights on the booming domestic travel market contrasted with a decline in international visitors and its repercussions on U.S. museums, including innovative ways they adapt to changing attendance rates.
Jan 2, 2026 • 7min
Amid wide healthcare cuts, a bright spot for rural hospitals
Elizabeth Tropal, a Marketplace reporter focused on rural healthcare, discusses the impact of the $50 billion federal investment aimed at transforming healthcare access in rural areas. She highlights the challenges faced by rural hospitals due to the rollback of ACA tax credits. Meanwhile, Mitchell Hartman dives into the mixed signals in U.S. travel, noting a boom in domestic tourism but a decline in international visitors. He examines how this shift affects museums, showcasing local successes and innovative strategies they are adopting to enhance revenue.
