HHS Region 3 · West Virginia Department of Health
Program Overview
The West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), administered by CMS for 2026–2030, is currently launching seven flagship initiatives with significant multiyear funding and close collaboration with rural communities. Major focus areas include leveraging technology, building a stable rural health workforce, and supporting economic development, with deployment concentrating on improving healthcare outcomes and system stability statewide. Current structured plan tracks 7 key initiatives and 7 strategic goals.
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County-level estimates averaged across West Virginia — % of adults 18+ unless noted. Delta vs US county average shown in red/green.
pp = percentage points vs US county average
County Drilldown (55)
| County | Pop | Poverty | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County | 176,537 | 15.7% | 11.8% |
| Berkeley County | 129,514 | 11.1% | 7.8% |
| Monongalia County | 107,163 | 19.7% | 9.4% |
| Cabell County | 92,739 | 19.2% | 13.2% |
| Wood County | 83,407 | 14.7% | 10.3% |
| Raleigh County | 73,195 | 22.8% | 17.2% |
| Harrison County | 64,984 | 14.4% | 9.4% |
| Jefferson County | 59,260 | 8.7% | 6.3% |
| Mercer County | 58,563 | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Putnam County | 57,177 | 10.6% | 7.2% |
| Marion County | 55,909 | 13.6% | 10.0% |
| Ohio County | 41,582 | 17.7% | 12.1% |
AI source: WV - 2026 - State of West Virginia Grant Funding Opportunity Proc Folder: 1997567 Reason for Modification: Doc Description: HealthRightMOB2026 Change end date per program
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WV - 2025 - West Virginia Letters Of Support For The West Virginia RHTP Application
703,129 rural residents
West Virginia has advanced the Rural Health Transformation Program to the implementation phase. As of June 2026, the state has officially released multiple competitive solicitations for workforce and technology initiatives, with open application periods for local provider and community participation. Funding, leadership, and application procedures are established and active. Early procurement signals and open grant opportunities confirm program rollout to local stakeholders. State opportunities: 26 active (7 open, 19 closing soon, 37 past/closed), $274.1M listed funding. Key opportunities: Statewide Data Spine; Personal Health Accelerator - Improve Health Outcomes Through Nutrition and Lifestyle; Connected Care Grid – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Community Paramedicine Programs. Strategy alignment: supports telehealth, prevention, ems priorities.
West Virginia’s RHTP strategy accelerates rural health transformation through a unified set of seven flagship initiatives focused on technology, workforce development, care integration, and payment reform. Leveraging robust federal funding, the plan emphasizes measurable improvements in healthcare outcomes and workforce stability, rooted in broad community collaboration and alignment with CMS requirements.
Model
A multi-initiative statewide model combining telehealth expansion, integrated care and transportation networks, rural workforce pipelines, payment and data modernization, preventive health, and technology innovation, coordinated for scalable and sustainable rural health improvement.
Key Initiatives
Timeline: Program funding initiated in 2026, with staged implementation, evaluation, and scaling set through 2030 in alignment with CMS RHTP requirements.
Addiction recovery: Addiction recovery is a key focus to remove barriers to workforce participation in rural areas. (Regions: rural West Virginia)
Behavioral health: Treatment for behavioral health conditions aims to improve access and health outcomes. (Regions: rural West Virginia)
Chronic diseases: Management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, COPD, and asthma is prioritized to improve population health. (Regions: rural West Virginia)
WV - 2025 - West Virginia Congressional Delegation Letter of Support
WV - 1900 - RHT Application | WV Office of the Governor Patrick Morrisey
WV - 2025 - Governor Morrisey’s Letter to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz
WV - 2025 - West Virginia Legislative Leadership Letter of Support
WV - 1900 - RHT Letters of Support | WV Office of the Governor Patrick Morrisey
WV - 2026 - CMS RHTP 50-State Spotlight (FY2026) — West Virginia
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WV - 2026 - WV Department of Health
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WV - 2026 - RHTP Listserv
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WV - 2026 - WV RHTP Frequently Asked Questions.pdf
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WV - 2026 - RHT Detailed Summary | WV Office of the Governor Patrick Morrisey
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WV - 2026 - RHT Strategic Priorities | WV Office of the Governor Patrick Morrisey
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WV - 2026 - RHT Flagship Initiatives | WV Office of the Governor Patrick Morrisey
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WV - 2025 - RHT Public Input Process | WV Office of the Governor Patrick Morrisey
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WV - 2026 - RHTP Resources
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WV - 2041 - RHTP Leadership | WV Department of Health
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DIVISION OF HEALTH Rural Health Tansformation Program
Due Jul 9, 2026
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WV - 2027 - Improve Health Outcomes Through Nutrition and Lifestyle AFA_1.pdf
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WV - 2026 - CountyLevelServiceForm.xlsx
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WV - 2026 - RHTP Grantee Contact Information Form.pdf
Attachment: RHTP Grantee Contact Information Form.pdf
WV - 2025 - RHTP DLIB Budget Instructions.pdf
Attachment: RHTP DLIB Budget Instructions.pdf
WV - 2025 - RHTP Detailed Line Item Budget.xlsx
Attachment: RHTP Detailed Line Item Budget.xlsx
DIVISION OF HEALTH Rural Health Tansformation Program
Due Jun 29, 2026
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WV - 2026 - Announcement Of Funding Availability (AFA) RHT-AFA-06-12-2026-CCG Application Guidance And Instructions
Attachment: RHTP_AFA_OEMS EMS.pdf
West Virginia Department of Health, Bureau for Public Health, Office of Community Health Systems and Health Promotion
Due Jul 3, 2026
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WV - 2026 - State of West Virginia Grant Funding Opportunity Proc Folder: 1997567 Reason for Modification: Doc Description: HealthRightMOB2026 Change end date per program
Attachment: Final_GFO_0506_2600000000283_1_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF
| FY↓ | Awardee↕ | Amount↕ | Activity↕ | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | Center for Rural Health Development, Inc. Funds support adolescent immunization education and outreach, WIN meetings and trainings, travel, materials development and dissemination, and grants to lead agencies to improve adolescent immunization rates in rural West Virginia. | $100K | Population Health |
Event schedule: - today, Wednesday, , 2026, from 1:00PM to 1:30PM ET via YouTube - June 24 - livestream at West Virginia RHTP Stream - YouTube
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This summary compiles CMS Office of Rural Health Transformation’s high-level overview of each state’s FY26 application. Initiatives span digital health, rural workforce growth, population health, and technology modernization. Maternal health, chronic disease management, behavioral health, and preventive services are top priorities across states.
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This solicitation seeks applicants for medical loan repayment in exchange for committed rural service. The goal is to expand primary care access by supporting the recruitment and retention of medical professionals in rural, underserved areas of West Virginia. Key contacts: first.last@wv.gov Event schedule: - Solicitation Closes - 07/01/2026 - 11:59 PM ET - State of West Virginia Procurement Portal
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Event schedule: - Additionally, an AFA Release Webinar will be hosted on Friday, , - June 26 - 11:00AM-12:00PM - Stream - YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/@WestVirginiaRHTPStream> to
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Event schedule: - Additionally, an AFA Release Webinar will be hosted on Wednesday, , - June 24 - 9:00 AM - RHTP Stream - YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/@WestVirginiaRHTPStream> to
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Event schedule: - Additionally, an AFA Release Webinar will be hosted on Wednesday, , - June 24 - 9:00 AM - RHTP Stream - YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/@WestVirginiaRHTPStream> to
This summary email lists recent RHTP-related news items including a nearly $4M investment announced by WV Governor Morrisey to expand workforce recruitment and a new advisory council member selected in Michigan. It provides updates on workforce-focused activities under RHTP. Event schedule: - RHTP Daily update ⋅ May 15, 2026 NEWS Governors' Policy Actions in Rural Health Workforce National Governors Association This brief, part of NGA's RHTP memo action series, outlines key policy actions across several areas: career pathways, education and training, ... Flag as irrelevant Governor Morrisey Announces New Investments Totaling Nearly $4M to Expand Workforce ... WV Office of the Governor Patrick Morrisey - WV.gov ... ( RHTP ) to strengthen healthcare workforce recruitment efforts and expand ... The latest rollout brings total funding opportunities announced through the ... Flag as irrelevant Bur Selected for RHTP Advisory Council - Northern Today Northern Today - Northern Michigan University ... ( RHTP ) Advisory Council. The group will provide insight on rural health priorities, review program progress and offer recommendations to Michigan ... Flag as irrelevant See more results | Edit this alert You have received this email because you have subscribed to Google Alerts . Unsubscribe | View all your alerts Receive this alert as RSS feed Send Feedback
- Governor Morrisey Announces Additional 295 Million Rural Health Transformation Funding Link: https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-additional-295-million-rural-health-transformation-funding
This document is a detailed budget worksheet for the West Virginia Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services under the RHTP, revised in August 2025. The sheet outlines required line items and cost categories for federal and matching funds but does not specify recipients or actual reported totals. It is used for internal planning and reporting of RHTP allocations.
The WV RHT Program launches a comprehensive statewide strategic plan investing $1 billion to transform rural health and workforce outcomes via seven flagship initiatives including telehealth, workforce training, payment modernization, and health innovation. This effort aims to reverse decades-long health and economic challenges in West Virginia.
West Virginia is applying for RHTP funding to transform rural health by investing in technology, workforce, and chronic disease prevention. The plan outlines seven major initiatives including telehealth, rural care transportation, rural provider workforce, and data-enabled payment reform. The application resulted from broad community engagement and proposes measurable outcomes for rural access, provider finances, and chronic disease management.
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Public Health, is seeking proposals for its State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP), which provides loan repayment incentives to medical professionals serving in Health Professional Shortage Areas with non-profit employers. This initiative aims to address rural provider shortages and support access to care for underserved populations. Key contacts: first.last@wv.gov Event schedule: - Solicitation Opens - 06/24/2026 - Solicitation Closes - 07/01/2026 - 11:59 PM - Bid Receiving Location
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West Virginia received a nearly $200 million federal award for 2026 to strengthen rural health systems statewide. The document announces availability of the first round of Rural Health Transformation funds in the state. Event schedule: - RHTP Daily update ⋅ May 17, 2026 NEWS First Round Of Rural Health Transformation Funds Now Available - West Virginia Public Broadcasting West Virginia Public Broadcasting The state's nearly $200 million award from the federal government for 2026 aims to strengthen rural health systems statewide. Flag as irrelevant Senator Collins Attends Grand Opening of Millinocket Regional Hospital's New Emergency ... Senator Susan Collins Senator Collins supported the new emergency department with nearly $13.4 million in Congressionally Directed Spending. 2026 Millinocket ED. Flag as irrelevant Illinois critical access hospital network executive director joins national discussion on rural ... The Troy Times Tribune Representing the voice of rural Illinois hospitals and ICAHN's members, Warner emphasized the critical role rural hospitals play not only in providing ... Flag as irrelevant See more results - Edit this alert You have received this email because you have subscribed to Google Alerts . Unsubscribe | View all your alerts Receive this alert as RSS feed Send Feedback
The document is a letter from West Virginia's congressional delegation expressing strong support for the state's RHT Program application, emphasizing a bold statewide plan to modernize rural health care and expand access.
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WV - 2026 - RHTP Grantee Contact Information Form.pdf
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WV - 2025 - RHTP DLIB Budget Instructions.pdf
Attachment: RHTP DLIB Budget Instructions.pdf
WV - 2025 - RHTP Detailed Line Item Budget.xlsx
Attachment: RHTP Detailed Line Item Budget (2).xlsx
WV - 2026 - GFO-0506-2600000000276-1 ARFP Form
Attachment: Final_GFO_0506_2600000000276_1_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF
WV - 2026 - A: West Virginia is not planning to facilitate any collaboration exchange, partner-matching process, webinar, or public list of organizations interested in forming teams for this funding Page 1/2 opportunity
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WV - 2026 - Questions may be emailed to mike.sheets@wv.gov and relevant answers will be made public SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Line Event Event Date Date Printed: Jun 23, 2026 Page: 2 FORM ID: WV-PRC-ARFP-002 2020/05
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WV - 2026 - AFA - Mobile Medical Primary Care & Dental Care - FY2027.docx
Attachment: AFA - Mobile Medical Primary Care & Dental Care - FY2027.docx
West Virginia RHTP is soliciting proposals to design and implement a statewide Local Health Challenge under the Personal Health Accelerator initiative, aiming to improve population health via nutrition and physical activity interventions. This document is a funding opportunity announcement for organizations to apply. Key contacts: Mike Sheets mike.sheets@wv.gov Event schedule: - Date Issued - 05/27/2026 - Solicitation Closes - 06/09/2026 - 23:59
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This document is the official question-and-answer form for applicants to the WV RHTP 'Personal Health Accelerator' solicitation. Applicants can submit clarification questions during the designated Q&A window following the solicitation posting. Contact information for the procurement officer is provided for additional inquiries. Key contacts: Mike Sheets mike.sheets@wv.gov Event schedule: - Q&A submission period deadline
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This Q&A clarifies that only state-licensed EMS agencies in WVOEMS Region 1 are eligible to apply as lead entities for this RHTP funding cycle. Applications must propose EMS-led community paramedicine or treat-in-place models, may include technology partners in a supporting role, and must incorporate State-approved EMS software and data reporting. The model must be piloted in Region 1; statewide applications are excluded.
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