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HHS Region 3 · West Virginia Department of Health
Program Overview
West Virginia's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is actively implementing competitive funding opportunities to expand EMS-driven community paramedicine and mobile-integrated health care models, with a focus on the Connected Care Grid pillar to improve access and integration in rural regions. The program maintains standardized, multi-payer payment models and is supporting ongoing outreach and applicant engagement through the wvOASIS portal, advisory events, and structured, milestone-based project deliverables to promote sustainability and performance. Stakeholder engagement and advisory panels continue to guide statewide efforts, with application deadlines and technical assistance provided for prospective partners. Current initiatives emphasize EMS-led care expansion, prevention-focused programs, and enhanced transportation access. Current structured plan tracks 12 key initiatives and 12 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% |
AI source: WV - 2026 - State of West Virginia Grant Funding Opportunity: RHT-AFA-08-14-2026-CCG EMS Community Paramedicine
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WV - 2025 - West Virginia RHTP (Stakeholder_Letters_of_Support_v9.0)
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West Virginia's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) remains in active implementation, with updated grant opportunities and competitive announcements for EMS Community Paramedicine released in August 2026. Applications are actively being solicited, and the state is providing informational webinars, FAQ resources, and ongoing applicant support through formal procurement channels. Review and award processes are pending. No subawards have been announced yet, but the state is fielding applications and clarifications through its procurement portal. State opportunities: 9 active (5 open, 4 closing soon, 90 past/closed), $90.7M listed funding. Key opportunities: West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program — Rural Health Link EMS Collaboratives: Alternative Destination Transportation Year 1 Grant; RHL Public Transportation; 604(b) Water Quality Management Planning Projects (WQMP). Strategy alignment: supports telehealth, ems, care access priorities.
WV's RHTP maintains its seven-initiative framework with updated competitive procurements prioritizing rapid expansion of EMS community paramedicine under the Connected Care Grid pillar. Recent cycles emphasize funding for EMS-led on-scene and treat-in-place models, integration into regional networks, and milestone-based payments. All programs require participation in statewide data exchange and maintain compliance with CMS and federal requirements. Future solicitations will continue to prioritize EMS integration, rural access, and data-driven evaluation.
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), implemented through phased public funding tranches (wvOASIS.gov), emphasizing EMS community paramedicine growth, rural SUD/chronic disease VBC, transportation access, mobile health and telehealth expansion, workforce innovation, statewide data exchange, and milestone-based provider reimbursement. Comprehensive technical assistance, stakeholder guidance, and ongoing compliance review are built into the model.
Key Initiatives (12)
Timeline: Fiscal Years 2026–2030
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Significant investments target expanding virtual care, mobile clinics, and EMS paramedicine to underserved rural populations.
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Attachment: Final_GFO_0506_2700000000071_2_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF
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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 launches a major $199 million RHTP initiative aligning with Governor Morrisey’s 'Health to Prosperity' vision. The program focuses on improving rural healthcare delivery, addressing key health barriers, and fostering economic strength through workforce health.
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The Governor of West Virginia announced a $14 million investment to expand rural healthcare access in the state. This funding aims to improve health outcomes and support rural hospital services.
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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This solicitation invites proposals for EMS community paramedicine and treat-in-place capabilities to be implemented under West Virginia's Connected Care Grid pillar. It aims to improve rural emergency medical services through protocol-authorized assessment, treatment, and care coordination integrated within regional networks. Key contacts: Mike Sheets mike.sheets@wv.gov; Gwyndolyn M. McGee gwyndolyn.m.mcgee@wv.gov Event schedule: - Application deadline - 08/28/2026 - 23:59 - Question submission deadline - 08/19/2026
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West Virginia has released an updated solicitation under RHTP for EMS Community Paramedicine Programs, with applications administered through wvOASIS. The initiative is part of a broader Connected Care Grid pillar that aims to build new pathways to care in rural regions. Additional solicitations and webinars will be announced in subsequent newsletters. Event schedule: - Application Due Date - 08/28/2026 - ET - wvOASIS portal - AFA Release Webinar - August 17, 2026 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET - YouTube livestream (https://www.youtube.com/@WestVirginiaRHTPStream) - Informational Webinar - March 24, 2026 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO7-NCKg_44 - Informational Webinar - July 9, 2026 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO7-NCKg_44
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This is an alert notification referencing the West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program launching a significant effort in rural health improvement. The document is a web search alert summary with no detailed funding, awards, or program specifics.
This document is a Q&A form related to the West Virginia RHTP solicitation for EMS Community Paramedicine Programs under the Connected Care Grid project. It provides instructions for applicants to submit clarification questions during the active solicitation period. Key contacts: Gwynn McGee gwyndolyn.m.mcgee@wv.gov
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This document is a solicitation Q&A form related to the West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program, specifically for the Rural Health Link EMS Collaboratives. It provides a means for applicants to submit clarification questions during the active solicitation period. Key contacts: Gwynn McGee gwyndolyn.m.mcgee@wv.gov
This document announces the launch of the West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), describing it as a once-in-a-generation effort to improve rural health in West Virginia. No detailed funding or specific program activities are described. Event schedule: - RHTP Daily update ⋅ August 4, 2026 WEB Rural Health Transformation Program - WV Department of Health - WV.gov WV Department of Health - WV.gov Rural Health Transformation Program . The West Virginia Rural Health...
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The program includes targeted grants such as the 'Improve Health Outcomes Through Nutrition and Lifestyle AFA 1' to support rural health transformation efforts. The state leverages this funding to enhance care delivery in rural communities through focused initiatives.
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WV - 2026 - CCG – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Community Paramedicine Programs Funding Availability Announcement
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Upcoming funding initiatives and focus areas: • Connected Care Grid — Expanding inpatient remote patient monitoring; expanding outpatient remote patient monitoring. • Rural Health Link — Strengthening EMS collaboratives for coordinated regional care delivery; expanding healthcare access through public transportation and non-emergency mobility solutions; supporting vehicle acquisition; building a unified health-mobility platform and establishing a program operator. • Smart Care Catalyst — Designing and administering statewide value-based payment models; supporting provider onboarding and participation; providing technical assistance, infrastructure support, and start-up funding; expanding access to PACE. • Health to Prosperity — Launching a workforce catalyst program to strengthen healthcare workforce capacity and participation.
West Virginia RHTP is releasing a competitive grant opportunity for EMS agencies in Region 1 to implement or expand community paramedicine services. Funding will support protocol-authorized on-scene assessment, care coordination, and integration with regional networks. Applicants must partner as needed to serve all counties in Region 1 and comply with milestone-based payments and extensive reporting requirements. Key contacts: Gwyndolyn M. McGee gwyndolyn.m.mcgee@wv.gov Event schedule: - Application Release - Questions Deadline - Application Deadline - Funding Period End - 07/31/2027
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This solicitation invites proposals to build and expand EMS community paramedicine and treat-in-place capabilities within West Virginia's Connected Care Grid pillar. It focuses on EMS delivery of protocol-authorized on-scene care and integration into statewide networks and evaluation. Key contacts: Mike Sheets mike.sheets@wv.gov; Gwyndolyn M. McGee gwyndolyn.m.mcgee@wv.gov Event schedule: - Solicitation Close Date - 08/28/2026 - 23:59 ET - Applicant Questions Deadline - 08/19/2026 - End of Business ET
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An updated competitive solicitation has been released by West Virginia RHTP to support EMS-led community paramedicine and mobile-integrated health strategies in rural areas. State-licensed EMS agencies are eligible to apply through the wvOASIS Vendor Self Service portal, with applications due by August 28, 2026. Additional solicitation cycles will be announced in future editions. Event schedule: - Application Deadline - 08/28/2026 - AFA Release Webinar - August 17, 2026 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET - West Virginia RHTP Stream - YouTube
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This document announces two new funding opportunities under West Virginia's RHTP/RHL initiative for EMS alternative destination transport and regional public transportation collaboratives. Applications are open to eligible providers and must be submitted via the wvOASIS VSS portal by August 26, 2026. An informational webinar is scheduled to present these opportunities and provide further guidance to applicants. Event schedule: - Final application deadline – EMS Collaboratives - 08/26/2026 - https://wvoasis.gov/ - Final application deadline – Public Transportation Collaboratives - 08/26/2026 - https://wvoasis.gov/ - AFA Release Webinar - August 14, 2026 - 9:00 AM ET - YouTube livestream at West Virginia RHTP Stream - YouTube
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This document provides a mechanism for potential applicants to submit questions during the solicitation period for the Rural Health Link - Public Transportation Collaboratives under the West Virginia RHTP. It serves as a clarification tool in the application process. Key contacts: Gwynn McGee gwyndolyn.m.mcgee@wv.gov
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