CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday announced a $1.8 million investment aimed at addressing critical healthcare workforce shortages across West Virginia. The funding opportunity, part of the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program, will support the creation of regional rotational staffing pools to help rural hospitals and clinics fill short‑term gaps in clinical coverage.
The initiative falls under the Mountain State Care Force, one of several programs supported through more than $145 million in Rural Health Transformation funding. The rotational pools would include physicians, nurses and advanced practice providers who can be deployed across multiple facilities, reducing reliance on temporary staffing agencies and improving continuity of care.
Morrisey said the investment is designed to strengthen the state’s healthcare workforce and improve patient outcomes. “Too many of our rural hospitals and clinics continue to face significant staffing challenges,” he said. “This investment will help healthcare providers work together to build a stronger workforce of West Virginia clinicians.”
Health Secretary Dr. Arvin Singh said the model encourages collaboration rather than competition among provider organizations. “A strong healthcare system depends on the people delivering the care,” Singh said. “This funding supports a more sustainable, proactive approach that strengthens access to high‑quality care across West Virginia.”
Eligible applicants can access the solicitation through the state’s procurement and grants management system at wvOASIS.gov. Additional details will be provided during an upcoming Announcement for Funding Availability webinar.
