WV Health Seeks Leaders for $199M Rural Healthcare Transformation

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Published December 29th, 2025

Detected March 17th, 2026

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The West Virginia Department of Health is seeking to hire leaders to implement a $199 million Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This initiative aims to address critical healthcare needs and strengthen rural communities across the state.

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The West Virginia Department of Health has announced a significant hiring initiative to recruit leaders for its $199 million Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), funded through a 2026 award. This program, authorized by federal legislation, aims to create innovative, system-wide changes to the state's public health infrastructure, focusing on improving health outcomes, expanding access to care, and strengthening rural communities. Key target areas include addressing the distance between patients and providers, enhancing resources for rural healthcare providers, connecting individuals to the workforce, and preventing adverse health outcomes.

Regulated entities, particularly healthcare providers in West Virginia, should be aware of this substantial investment and the department's efforts to transform rural healthcare. While this notice primarily concerns hiring, it signals a major upcoming initiative that may lead to new programs, partnerships, or regulatory changes affecting healthcare delivery in rural areas. Compliance officers should monitor future announcements from the West Virginia Department of Health regarding the implementation details of the RHTP and its potential impact on operations and service delivery.

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Monitor future announcements from the West Virginia Department of Health regarding the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) implementation.
Assess potential impacts of the RHTP on healthcare delivery models and service offerings in rural West Virginia.

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West Virginia Department of Health Seeking Leadership Team to Implement $199 Million Rural Healthcare Transformation

12/29/2025

Following Governor Patrick Morrisey’s announcement that West Virginia has secured $199 million for 2026 through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), the West Virginia Department of Health is launching an expansive hiring effort to recruit experienced leaders to oversee and implement this historic investment in West Virginia’s healthcare infrastructure.

“We are ready to hit the ground running with this program, and to do that, we need to recruit and hire talented, passionate individuals,” said West Virginia Secretary of Health Dr. Arvin Singh. “This is a historic opportunity to build a healthier future for West Virginia, and we encourage the best and brightest to join us in this unprecedented effort.”

“The $199 million investment for 2026 provides a transformative foundation to improve health outcomes, expand access to care, and strengthen families and communities throughout West Virginia,” Governor Morrisey said. “This award positions our state to deliver better care closer to home and build a healthier future for generations to come.”

The RHTP was authorized by President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill with the goal of applying states across America with the necessary funding to create innovative, system-wide change to their public health infrastructure. In West Virginia, the program will be tasked with addressing critical healthcare needs and strengthening the state’s rural communities.

West Virginia will use this multi-million-dollar investment to target key areas including:

Distance between patients and providers
Lack of access of rural healthcare providers
Resources to support rural healthcare providers
Connecting West Virginians to the workforce as they become healthier
Preventing adverse health outcomes through nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle, and
Developing groundbreaking technology to simultaneously drive better health and economic growth The $199 million for the first year of the five-year award period is the highest per capita award of any state that West Virginia touches. The initiative is designed to deliver measurable improvements in health outcomes while supporting community stability and economic vitality.

Click here to apply for a position on the RHTP team. Available positions include RHTP director and RHTP deputy director in addition to various managerial roles.