West Virginia

This announcement notes that Governor Morrisey has announced additional RHTP funding for West Virginia. No details on sub-awards, application periods, award totals, or recipients are provided.

West Virginia announced the RHTP Advisory Panel, consisting of leaders in primary care, EMS, higher education, health technology, and rural economic development. The nearly $200 million federally awarded program aims to strengthen access to care, modernize health infrastructure, and improve health outcomes in rural communities. The Advisory Panel will support structured input on strategic pillars and CMS-approved metrics, as the state awaits legislative spending authorization. Key contacts: Sherri Ferrell; Trish Watson; Dr. Katherine Calloway; Jason Landers Event schedule: - Advisory Panel Announcement - 02/27/2026 - Charleston, WV

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West Virginia received a federal RHTP award of nearly $200 million for FY2026 to modernize rural health, expand telehealth, and advance workforce recruitment. The program is currently paused due to pending legislative spending authorization, risking federal milestones and future funding. Timely action is needed to launch telehealth, recruit providers, and implement care coordination improvements. Key contacts: dhcommunications@wv.gov Event schedule: - , 2026 - February 23 - Image

This solicitation seeks applications for the design, implementation, and operation of rotational staff pools for rural healthcare providers in West Virginia as part of RHTP and the MSCF initiative. The goal is to stabilize rural health system staffing by reducing the need for external contract agencies and ensuring better workforce outcomes. Proposals must ensure accountability for performance and measurable staffing improvements. Key contacts: Mike Sheets mike.sheets@wv.gov Event schedule: - Applicants may submit questions - 07/17/2026 - Email to mike.sheets@wv.gov - Solicitation Closes - 07/28/2026 - 11:59 PM - BID RECEIVING LOCATION

Event schedule: - Deadline for milestone reporting each month - Funds disbursed no later than - 2027-09-30

This Q&A guidance clarifies expectations for applicants to the PHA Wellness Data & Referral Program under West Virginia's Rural Health Transformation Program. It explains requirements for provider engagement, population estimates, Medicaid data access, payment structure, and roles in county-level program deployment and reporting. Grantees must demonstrate implementation readiness, coordinate with Medicaid and CBOs, and support state health data and outcome tracking while milestones are tied to reimbursement.

The deadline for the Improving Health Through Nutrition and Lifestyle Announcements for Funding Availability (AFA) in West Virginia has been extended to July 20 at 11:59 PM. This change allows additional time for outreach and applicant awareness. Further updates will be provided to applicants as needed. Event schedule: - Extended Application Deadline - 07/20/2024 - 11:59 PM

Enabled by at least $500 million in funding and unprecedented collaboration with rural communities, West Virginia is launching seven flagship initiatives to improve healthcare outcomes. The program leverages technology and strategic investment to build a healthier and more stable workforce and support economic development. The RHTP is a federal program administered by CMS, running from 2026 to 2030.

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