HHS Region 3 · West Virginia Department of Health
Program Overview
West Virginia's Rural Health Transformation Program is structured around seven officially-named flagship initiatives — Connected Care Grid, Rural Health Link, Mountain State Care Force, Smart Care Catalyst, Health To Prosperity Pipeline, Personal Health Accelerator, and HealthTech Appalachia — anchored in three strategic priorities: addressing health-related barriers to workforce participation, establishing WV as a center for rural health technology innovation, and improving access/long-term sustainability of the healthcare system. Backed by a $199.5M federal award, WV has announced more than $65M in funding opportunities across three tranches (April, May, and June 2026), administered through wvOASIS.gov. Current structured plan tracks 8 key initiatives and 8 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% |
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WV - 2025 - West Virginia Letters Of Support For The West Virginia RHTP Application
703,129 rural residents
West Virginia's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) has received nearly $200 million in CMS funding and begun issuing formal grant solicitations to local providers. Recent Announcements of Funding Availability include targeted opportunities for EMS Community Paramedicine, HIE system modernization for maternal health, and multiple foundational program pillars. Applications are being accepted for several initiatives, confirming that state-level procurement is active; additional funding rounds remain planned for 2026. The program continues strong stakeholder engagement, informational updates, and multi-site rollout under formal leadership. State opportunities: 22 active (9 open, 13 closing soon, 58 past/closed), $109.1M listed funding. Key opportunities: Improve Health Outcomes Through Nutrition and Lifestyle AFA 1; Connected Care Grid — Equip Hub & Spoke Mobile Units; Health to Prosperity Restoring WV’s Workforce Through Health-to-Work Programs for Chronic Conditions. Strategy alignment: supports workforce, prevention priorities.
WV's RHTP is organized around seven officially-named flagship initiatives — Connected Care Grid, Rural Health Link, Mountain State Care Force, Smart Care Catalyst, Health To Prosperity Pipeline, Personal Health Accelerator, and HealthTech Appalachia — set and defined in the state's CMS application following engagement with over 17,000 stakeholders. Funding is rolled out through sequential, initiative-specific tranches (three announced to date, totaling $65M+) rather than a single omnibus RFA, submitted via the state's wvOASIS procurement system. Recent advancements include expanded EMS community paramedicine, strengthened executive leadership, Advisory Panel formation, and integration of maternal health data infrastructure under CMS mandates.
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) executed through sequential funding tranches announced via press release and posted to wvOASIS.gov, anchored in three core strategic priorities: workforce participation barriers, rural health tech innovation leadership, and long-term system sustainability. The model incorporates robust stakeholder input, a multidisciplinary Advisory Panel, and compliance with federally approved benchmarks.
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Timeline: Fiscal Years 2026–2030
Healthcare Workforce Shortages: Significant investments are targeted at addressing rural workforce recruitment and training gaps in the state. Efforts are ongoing to expand opportunities and support for rural providers.
Access to Care: New funding is expanding worksite clinics and supporting community paramedicine to improve rural healthcare access. Investments seek to bridge gaps in rural and underserved areas.
Technology-Enabled Care and Infrastructure: The Department of Health is advancing statewide initiatives such as the Data Spine and soliciting expert input to strengthen rural health infrastructure. Technology solutions are prioritized to modernize service delivery.
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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DIVISION OF HEALTH Rural Health Tansformation Program
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WV - 2026 - RHTP Grantee Contact Information Form.pdf
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WV - 2025 - RHTP DLIB Budget Instructions.pdf
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WV - 2025 - RHTP Detailed Line Item Budget.xlsx
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WV - 2026 - CountyLevelServiceForm.xlsx
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WV - 2026 - via State approved interim data methods ○ Timeliness and completeness of required monthly data submissions ○ Number of data quality issues identified and resolved per reporting period 15
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WV - 2026 - West Virginia RHTP is seeking proposals from entities to implement telehealth upgrades that will increase patient access and integrate with the West Virginia Health…
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DIVISION OF HEALTH Rural Health Tansformation Program
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WV - 2026 - RHTP Grantee Contact Information Form.pdf
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DIVISION OF HEALTH Rural Health Tansformation Program
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WV - 2026 - This initiative is intended to strengthen statewide care connectivity, improve health outcomes, reduce avoidable utilization, and support workforce participation through technology enabled, community based care delivery
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| FY↓ | Awardee↕ | Amount↕ | Activity↕ | Source |
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| 2026-2027 | West Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council Inc Provides funding for goods, services, and activities to support the public purpose as outlined in the Statement of Work, under oversight of WV Division of Rehabilitation Services. | $334K | Other | |
| 2026-2027 | West Virginia University Cancer Institute Continuation of technical assistance and evidence-based intervention (EBI) implementation at 12 provider clinics to improve breast and cervical cancer screening rates, including pilot testing HPV self-collection kits and community outreach. | $279K | Quality Improvement | |
| 2026-2027 | West Virginia Health Information Network Funds a contract with West Virginia Health Information Network to improve data quality of the WV Statewide Immunization Information System (WVSIIS), focusing on duplicate and overlay record correction, ingestion of additional vaccination data, and demographic data improvements per federal grant requirements. | $235K | Health IT | |
| 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 |
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
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West Virginia RHTP is seeking proposals for a nutrition and lifestyle intervention program targeting rural populations. Grantee will be responsible for provider referral pathways, direct intervention delivery, performance reporting, and alignment with value-based care. The solicitation is open until July 20, 2026; funding will be tied to performance and scalability. Key contacts: Mike Sheets mike.sheets@wv.gov Event schedule: - Solicitation Issued - 07/14/2026 - Solicitation Closes - July 20, 2026 - 11:59 PM
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The application deadline for West Virginia's RHTP AFA for chronic condition workforce programs has been extended to July 20, 2024. The extension is intended to allow more outreach and increase applicant participation. Further updates will follow as needed. Event schedule: - Extended Application Deadline - 07/20/2024 - 11:59 PM ET
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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
Event schedule: - Additionally, an AFA Release Webinar will be hosted on Thursday, - July 16 - 2:30PM-3:30PM - YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/@WestVirginiaRHTPStream> to highlight this
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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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This document serves as the official Q&A form for applicants to submit clarification questions regarding the Mountain State Care Force - Provider Rotational Staffing Pools solicitation under West Virginia RHTP. Applicants have three business days post-application posting to submit questions. Contact information for the RHTP Procurement Officer is provided. Key contacts: Mike Sheets mike.sheets@wv.gov
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West Virginia is seeking proposals to launch return-to-work programs that support residents with chronic conditions within the framework of the Rural Health Transformation Program. Applicants will coordinate job placement and employer/worker readiness, engage with employers for workforce accommodations, and implement integrated data reporting. The approach emphasizes standardized planning for rural health and workforce outcomes. Key contacts: Mike Sheets mike.sheets@wv.gov Event schedule: - Solicitation Closes - 07/20/2026 - 11:59 PM ET - WV Procurement Portal
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This procurement solicits WVHIN to implement state-level maternal health IT infrastructure improvements in line with federal CMS TMaH requirements. The sole applicant is the West Virginia Health Information Network, tasked with EHR onboarding management, quality measure mapping, and developing whole-person care dashboards. The initiative will address interoperability challenges between maternal health providers and public health registries. Key contacts: Jennifer J. Hancock jennifer.j.hancock@wv.gov Event schedule: - Solicitation Opens - 07/13/2026 - Solicitation Closes - 07/24/2026 - 11:59 PM
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The West Virginia Department of Health has announced a new executive leadership team for the Rural Health Transformation Program, including a Director and Deputy Director with extensive clinical and executive experience. The appointments mark a significant milestone as West Virginia accelerates implementation of its nationally recognized initiative. The Department is also aggressively hiring and finalizing procurement processes to ensure rapid program rollout. Key contacts: Dr. Carrie Jeffries dhcommunications@wv.gov; Dr. Soumya Prasad dhcommunications@wv.gov; Dr. Arvin Singh dhcommunications@wv.gov Event schedule: - Leadership Start Date - 02/17/2026
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CMS and West Virginia Department of Health held a two-day site visit to advance RHTP, engaging direct conversations with local providers and national CMS leadership. The visit included tours at rural sites such as Williamson Memorial Health & Wellness Center and WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, highlighting challenges and innovative approaches in rural healthcare. Nine funding opportunities totaling more than $62 million are currently posted, and collaboration among CMS, state leadership, and partners is strong as the program moves toward next phase implementation. Key contacts: dhcommunications@wv.gov dhcommunications@wv.gov Event schedule: - , 2026 - May 26 - Image
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West Virginia EEOP Utilization Report [Seal: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS] RHTP 2016
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