West Virginia House debates Rural Health Transformation

West Virginia House debates Rural Health Transformation

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- The Rural Health Transformation program had a rocky introduction to the legislature.  When West Virginia Secretary of Health Dr. Arvin Singh presented the proposal for the program to the House Finance Committee on Thursday, committee members were skeptical about potential gaps in care for the state’s rural residents, as well as a possible lack of transparency [...]

WV House passes bills aimed at helping state’s chances for Rural Health Transformation funds

Del. Shawn Fluharty, D-Ohio, addresses fellow members of the House of Delegates during a discussion about House Bill 4951 Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. The bill passed with a 58-to-35 vote. (Photo by Perry Bennett/West Virginia Legislative Photography)The West Virginia House of Delegates on Tuesday approved two bills meant to help the state in the application process for the five-year, $50 billion federal Rural Health Transformation Program. Delegates …