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Program Overview
West Virginia's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) remains in active implementation, supporting EMS-driven models, provider productivity, virtual and mobile care, nursing workforce expansion, and employer-based services. The program's major focus areas include technology pilots such as AI-powered documentation, telemedicine, drone delivery, telehealth expansion, care coordination, workforce pipelines, and statewide health data infrastructure. Recent years have seen awards advancing mobile clinics, connected care, workforce development, and community health center support, while the structured plan tracks progress on defined flagship initiatives and strategic goals. Substantial federal investment and ongoing grant releases continue to drive rural health access, workforce advancement, prevention, and innovation. Current structured plan tracks 16 key initiatives and 11 strategic goals.
County-level estimates averaged across West Virginia — % of adults 18+ unless noted. Delta vs US county average shown in red/green.
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| 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% |
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WV - 2025 - West Virginia RHTP (Stakeholder_Letters_of_Support_v9.0)
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West Virginia has received federal funding and issued its first series of RHTP sub-awards totaling over $32 million across workforce development, provider productivity, nursing education, health data infrastructure, and innovation initiatives. The state is actively implementing multi-year investments through Mountain State Care Force, Connected Care Grid, Smart Care Catalyst, and HealthTech Appalachia, with competitive funding opportunities and new program launches underway. Recent awards to Community Care of West Virginia, Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, Broaddus Hospital, and multiple rural hospitals expand telehealth, mobile services, workforce training, AI documentation, health data infrastructure, and EMS innovation. Subrecipient awards remain active and additional announcements are forthcoming, confirming an ongoing implementation phase. State opportunities: 1 active (1 open, 43 past/closed), $159.9M listed funding. Key opportunities: Rural Health Link (RHL) Initiative: Medical Transportation Capacity Expansion Funding Opportunity; Re-Open Provider Productivity Support Fund; SmartCare Catalyst Provider Productivity Support Fund. Strategy alignment: supports ems, care access, telehealth priorities.
West Virginia’s RHTP remains committed to integrated, evidence-based rural health transformation by investing in mobile and virtual care, expanding telehealth and specialty networks such as teleophthalmology, streamlining operations with AI-powered tools, and strengthening the rural health workforce. Recent initiatives prioritize deployment of mobile health units, statewide clinically integrated networks, technology-enabled provider productivity support, and targeted workforce advancement. Infrastructure improvements—including expanded data sharing through WVHIN, upgrades to clinical IT, and investments in teleophthalmology—further enhance coordinated care and efficiency. The program sustains measurable improvements in rural access, workforce capacity, and delivery model modernization through phased funding and strategic partnerships.
Model
Seven-initiative model (Connected Care Grid, Rural Health Link, Mountain State Care Force, Smart Care Catalyst, Health To Prosperity Pipeline, Personal Health Accelerator, HealthTech Appalachia), administered via phased solicitations and grants through wvOASIS.gov. This model integrates mobile and hub-based care, EMS modernization (including drone delivery), NEMT strengthening, workforce recruitment and upskilling—including apprenticeship programs, relocation and career advancement support, telehealth and mobile unit deployment, teleophthalmology network expansion, AI-powered documentation support, remote patient monitoring, provider productivity support funds, and data interoperability via WV Health Information Network.
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Timeline: Fiscal Years 2026–2030
West Virginia is undertaking efforts to become a Stroke Smart State, emphasizing prevention and improved treatment protocols across the state.
West Virginia is addressing critical healthcare workforce shortages through targeted investments and recruitment initiatives.
Efforts to improve access include expanding medical transportation, virtual care, mobile health clinics, and home dialysis services, especially in rural communities.
WV - 2025 - West Virginia Congressional Delegation Letter of Support
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WV - 2026 - Governor Morrisey Announces $2.4 Million Award to Ascend WV to Strengthen Healthcare Workforce
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WV - 2026 - Governor Morrisey Announces Award to Expand Nursing Education and Strengthen West Virginia’s Healthcare Workforce
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WV - 2026 - Announcement of Funding Availability (AFA) RHT-AFA-07-29-2026-CCG1 Application Guidance and Instructions
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WV - 2026 - West Virginia Landing Page (updated: June 23, 2026)
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WV - 2025 - West Virginia RHTP Detailed Line Item Budget Worksheet (Revised: Aug 2025)
Attachment: RHTP Detailed Line Item Budget.xlsx
WV - 2025 - Instructions for Preparing the Detailed Line-Item Budget Worksheet (RHTP) – Revised May 2025
Attachment: RHTP DLIB Budget Instructions.pdf
WV - 2026 - West Virginia Department of Health RHTP Grantee Contact Information
Attachment: RHTP Grantee Contact Information Form.pdf
WV - 2026 - Rural Health Tansformation Program 681-542-4971 (Final_GFO_0506_2700000000042_1_WV_ARFP_FORM)
Attachment: Final_GFO_0506_2700000000042_1_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF
WV - 2026 - CCG RMP Outpatient Programming Q&A #1 08/07/2026
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WV - 2026 - State of West Virginia Grant Funding Opportunity: Outpatient Remote Patient Monitoring (OP RPM)
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WV - 2026 - Re-open Outpatient RPM
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WV - 2026 - Re-Open Outpatient RPM
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WV - 2026 - Announcement of Funding Availability RHT-AFA-08-25-2026-PHA HDA
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WV - 2026 - West Virginia Landing Page (updated: June 23, 2026)
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| FY↓ | Awardee↕ | Amount↕ | Activity↕ | Source |
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| 2026 | Various West Virginia rural hospitals and providers This award funds investments supporting rural health transformation across West Virginia, aimed at enhancing provider productivity and expanding access to care in rural communities. | $32.0M | Quality Improvement | |
| 2026 | Minnie Hamilton Health System Award to implement ambient listening technology, designed to reduce provider documentation time and improve patient-provider interactions. | $363K | Health IT | |
| 2026 | Minnie Hamilton Health System Award for leading the Rural Health Logistics Integration Initiative, a hospital and EMS collaboration using drones and coordinated dispatch to deliver emergency medical supplies, specimens, and resupply responders. | $2.0M | EMS Development | |
| 2026 | Minnie Hamilton Health System Award for a mobile medical clinic project to bring primary care, behavioral health, wound care, chronic disease management, and telehealth to rural communities in Calhoun and Gilmer counties. | $1.7M | Population Health | |
| 2026 | West Virginia University This award funds the expansion of the teleophthalmology network across West Virginia to improve rural health care access. | $2.0M | Network Development | |
| 2026 | West Virginia Primary Care Association Support phased development of a statewide clinically integrated network deploying shared tools for care coordination, population health management, data analytics, and quality reporting across 16 community health center organizations serving 40 counties. | $1.7M | Network Development | |
| 2026 | Community Care of West Virginia (CCWV) Deploy a mobile healthcare unit serving Braxton, Clay, and Pocahontas counties providing primary care, preventive services, behavioral health, addiction medicine, and care coordination. | $574K | Population Health | |
| 2026 | Community Care of West Virginia (CCWV) Establish a statewide rural healthcare apprenticeship program combining paid employment with classroom instruction and hands-on clinical training for various healthcare career pathways. | $354K | Workforce | |
| 2026 | Community Care of West Virginia (CCWV) Help current healthcare employees advance their careers through certifications, licensure programs, specialized training, and educational opportunities. | $82K | Workforce | |
| 2026 | Community Care of West Virginia (CCWV) Expand virtual access to care by upgrading telehealth technology and infrastructure supporting behavioral health, addiction medicine, maternal health, school-based health, and medical weight management services. | $93K | Health IT |
Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that nearly $2.2 million has been allocated for rural health transformation in West Virginia. State health officials are seeking public input on the state's Rural Health Transformation application.
West Virginia is progressing with a significant federal investment of $500 million targeted at rural healthcare transformation. The state's Department of Health is seeking leadership to implement a $199 million portion of this initiative.
West Virginia plans to announce additional RHTP awards aimed at increasing the nursing workforce. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen healthcare staffing in rural areas.
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Governor Patrick Morrisey announced substantial WV RHTP investments to boost healthcare access and innovation in rural West Virginia. Five organizations received a combined $6.2 million for projects addressing provider productivity, rural specialty care, workforce and recovery, and technology-driven clinical improvements. These awards reflect a strategy to transform rural health delivery and improve outcomes for West Virginians.
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West Virginia received a $2,000,026 RHTP federal award to expand teleophthalmology services. The investment aims to enhance rural specialty care access through telehealth network development.
West Virginia received a $2 million award under the Rural Health Transformation Program to expand teleophthalmology services. This investment aims to broaden access to specialist eye care in rural areas.
This document is an RFP solicitation supporting the West Virginia RHTP workforce development initiative, specifically on career pathway advancement for healthcare workers. It is part of a larger Rural Health Transformation Program effort in the state.
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West Virginia RHTP was awarded $199.5M in Year 1 to launch a multi-year transformation program focused on rural health access, quality, workforce, and technology. Seven flagship initiatives have been defined, targeting virtual/in-person care, transportation, workforce pipelines, tech-enabled care, chronic disease management, prevention, and innovation. The program prioritizes outcomes, sustainability, and expanding rural care capacity. Event schedule: - Year 1 Budget Period Start - 12/29/2025 - Year 1 Budget Period End (Funds must be obligated) - 10/30/2026
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West Virginia has at least $500 million allocated from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program to revolutionize rural healthcare. Governor Patrick Morrisey has developed a bold vision centered on seven flagship initiatives to guide investment across the state. The program spans fiscal years 2026 through 2030 and is administered by CMS.
WV RHTP has obligated $3.8 million and spent $4.6 million for administrative support. The program has already awarded 75 grants with 73 directly in West Virginia, aiming to address multiple facets including workforce, technology, and innovation. Event schedule: - , 2026 - August 10 - 0
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Governor Patrick Morrisey announced over $1.1 million in Rural Health Transformation Program awards to Community Care of West Virginia, aiming to expand access to healthcare in rural areas and strengthen the health workforce. The awards fund telehealth enhancements, a mobile care unit, workforce advancement, and a rural healthcare apprenticeship program. Four separate projects are funded, supporting both clinical infrastructure and workforce development. These initiatives are expected to foster improved health outcomes and economic opportunity for rural West Virginians.
This document is a mailing list signup announcement for the West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program, providing updates and opportunities for rural health in the state.
Document notes a statement from Dr. Arvin Singh, secretary of West Virginia, predicting another $199M in RHTP funds for the state.
West Virginia received $199 million in the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program. The health secretary anticipates additional funding in the future to continue rural health transformation efforts.
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WV - 2026 - West Virginia Announces $2.3M to Expand Rural Medical Transportation
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WV - 2026 - West Virginia Invests $1.25M in Rural Care Expansion for Older Adults
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WV - 2026 - WV Announces $14M for Rural Remote Patient Monitoring
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WV - 2026 - The West Virginia Department of Health, Bureau for Public Health (BPH), Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health (OMCFH), WV Birth to Three Program is seeking applicants for the WV Early Childhood…
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WV - 2026 - West Virginia Landing Page (updated: June 23, 2026)
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WV - 2026 - Rural Health Tansformation Program 681-542-4971 (Final_GFO_0506_2700000000083_1_WV_ARFP_FORM)
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WV - 2026 - Rural Health Link (RHL) Initiative: Medical Transportation Capacity Expansion Funding Opportunity
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WV - 2026 - West Virginia Active Funding — July 15, 2026
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WV - 2025 - West Virginia RHTP Detailed Line Item Budget Worksheet (Revised: Aug 2025)
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WV - 2025 - Instructions for Preparing the Detailed Line-Item Budget Worksheet (RHTP) – Revised May 2025
Attachment: RHTP DLIB Budget Instructions.pdf
WV - 2026 - West Virginia Department of Health RHTP Grantee Contact Information
Attachment: RHTP Grantee Contact Information Form.pdf
WV - 2026 - Rural Health Tansformation Program 681-542-4971 (Final_GFO_0506_2700000000082_1_WV_ARFP_FORM)
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WV - 2026 - RHL Regional Hubs Q&A
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WV - 2026 - RHL ERH Establish Regional Hubs
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WV - 2026 - Announcement of Funding Availability (AFA) RHT-AFA-08-24-2026-RHL ERH
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West Virginia has released a new RFQ solicitation for the RHL initiative to develop and deploy a statewide Unified Health-Mobility Platform to enhance rural health access. The solicitation seeks technology development partners and requires submissions via the state's centralized vendor portal. Event schedule: - Final Application Due Date - 08/31/2026 - wvOASIS Vendor Self Service portal
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West Virginia RHTP has released a new procurement opportunity under the Rural Health Link initiative, focused on a Unified Health-Mobility Platform. Applicants must submit proposals via the wvOASIS portal by August 31, 2026. Additional information is available on the RHTP website and through a recorded informational webinar. Event schedule: - RFQ Proposal Due Date - 08/31/2026 - ET - wvOASIS Vendor Self Service portal - Informational Webinar - March 24, 2026 - ET - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO7-NCKg_44
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On September 30, 2026, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced over $4 million in funding from the West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The funds, awarded to Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, will support a new mobile healthcare initiative, autonomous drone delivery for emergency medical supplies, and adoption of AI-supported clinical documentation technology. The mobile health unit will deliver primary, behavioral, and chronic care directly to rural communities, while drone delivery aims to modernize emergency response and AI tech will streamline provider documentation.
Governor Patrick Morrisey announced over $1.1 million in awards from the West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program to Community Care of West Virginia. The funding supports expanded telehealth, a new mobile healthcare unit, workforce upskilling, and a rural apprenticeship program. These initiatives aim to increase healthcare access and strengthen the rural healthcare workforce throughout the state. Four distinct grants target technology, direct care delivery, employee training, and workforce development.