WV Invests $500M in Rural Health, Speeds Up Payments


Author: The Daily News Now! March 12, 2026 Duration: 1:29
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WV Invests $500M in Rural Health, Speeds Up Payments

West Virginias Rural Health Transformation Fund receives $500 million to improve access to healthcare in underserved areas. Governor Morrisey urges lawmakers to pass Senate Bill five seventy, which would allocate $200 million for faster spending. Dr. Carrie Jeffries highlights challenges faced by rural patients, such as long travel times and lack of steady provider access. Governor Morrisey also signs House Bill forty-seven forty to expedite payments to rural providers, aiming to boost cash flow and support hospitals, doctors, and patients.

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