WV lawmakers advance legislation aimed at Rural Health Transformation program

By: Lori Kersey

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: January 28, 2026

Words: 506

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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The West Virginia House of Delegates is advancing legislation aimed at ensuring the state continues to receive funding through the Trump administration’s five-year, $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program.

The House Committee on Health and Human Resources signed off on House Bill 4740 and a separate originating bill Wednesday afternoon.

Under the health committee’s version of HB 4740, the West Virginia Department of Health would be able to use its own purchasing …

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