West Virginia

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

WV RHTP released a new Personal Health Accelerator AFA for local health challenge initiatives. Application instructions are posted on wvOASIS. Multiple new opportunities will roll out on a rolling basis. Event schedule: - AFA Application Due - 06/09/2026 - ET - wvOASIS VSS portal - AFA Release Webinar - 05/29/2026 - 11:00 AM-12:00 PM ET - YouTube livestream

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.

West Virginia is offering up to $3.4 million for one-year grants under the RHTP Personal Health Accelerator Statewide Local Health Challenge to catalyze measurable improvements in chronic disease, nutrition, physical activity, and workforce participation, using county-level piloting, data integration, milestone-based incentive payments, and scaling to all rural counties by Year 5. The funding supports prevention-focused, outcomes-based interventions with strict accountability for measurable results, data sharing, and sustainability. Key contacts: Mike Sheets mike.sheets@wv.gov Event schedule: - Date of Release - 05/27/2026 - Application Deadline - 06/09/2026 - 11:59pm - Apply via WVOASIS portal - Funding Expenditure Deadline - 07/31/2027 - Quarterly invoice due date - 15 - 00:00 unspecified - unspecified - Quarterly reconciliation due date - 15 (of the month following quarter end) - 00:00 unspecified - unspecified - Submission deadline for any missing documents including closing documents - 30 days after end date of the grant - unspecified unspecified - unspecified

Announcement of a statewide RHTP solicitation in West Virginia to fund a health challenge grant aimed at population health improvement. Opportunity details and deadlines provided. Webinar scheduled for guidance. Event schedule: - Final application deadline - 06/09/2026 - ET - wvOASIS Vendor Self Service portal - AFA Release Webinar - May 29, 2026 - 11:00 AM-12:00 PM ET - YouTube livestream - West Virginia RHTP Stream

The application deadline for the six original AFAs is being extended from May 11th to May 13th due to technical problems. Applicants are encouraged to use the extra time to submit their materials. Event schedule: - Application New Deadline - 05/13/2020 - 11:59 PM

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 Rural Health Transformation Program is soliciting proposals for a grantee to provide virtual, case-based clinical training and specialty consultation to rural healthcare providers, aiming to enhance provider skills without relocation. Key contacts: Mike Sheets mike.sheets@wv.gov; Carrie L. Jeffries carrie.l.jeffries@wv.gov Event schedule: - Applicant Questions Close - 05/20/2026

Reference: aims to strengthen rural health systems statewide. The state's nearly $200 million award from the federal government for 2026 Link: https://wvpublic.org/story/health-science/first-round-of-rural-health-transformation-funds-now-available/amp/

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.

The program is funded with at least $500 million from federal sources, guided by Governor Patrick Morrisey's vision of seven flagship initiatives designed to revolutionize rural healthcare. The program spans fiscal years 2026 to 2030 and is part of the nationwide Rural Health Transformation Program administered by CMS.