# West Virginia RHTP Connected Care Grid — $855,400 Health Data Infrastructure Award (WVHIN)

Governor Morrisey announced an $855,400 award to the West Virginia Health Information Network (WVHIN) through the state's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to strengthen West Virginia's health data infrastructure and improve the secure exchange of health information across the state. The investment supports Connected Care Grid, one of seven statewide initiatives under RHTP, and will expand participation in the statewide health information exchange. The initiative aims to better connect patients, providers, technology, and community-based access points throughout West Virginia, with a focus on enhanced care coordination and improved health outcomes for rural communities.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: AWARD
- Issued by: West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources (WV DHHR) (West Virginia)
- Posted: 2026-09-17
- Funding: $855,400
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Awarded to: West Virginia Health Information Network (WVHIN) ($855,400) on 2026-09-17
- Official source: https://health.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-855400-award-strengthen-statewide-health-data-infrastructure

## Application package and source documents

- [WV - 2026 - Governor Morrisey Announces $855,400 Award to Strengthen Statewide Health Data Infrastructure (Governor Morrisey award announcement)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/2ef7dc95-2d16-4861-a6d6-9780c5759724/file) (primary) — official: https://health.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-855400-award-strengthen-statewide-health-data-infrastructure

More West Virginia RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/wv (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/wv.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/west-virginia-rhtp-connected-care-grid-855-400-health-data-infrastructure-award--16f9e19393 — data as of 2026-09-19.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.