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As pharmacies close, Maryland patients travel farther for prescriptions

What impact did West Virginia's NADAC reimbursement law have?. What happened to Maryland's 2024 pharmacy reimbursement bills?. When a pharmacy closes, patients have to find somewhere else to get their prescriptions. And that can be a bigger problem than it sounds. National data suggests more than 525,000 people in Maryland...

Maryland · 10-03

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Five Pennsylvania hospitals join West Virginia University Health System

The West Virginia University Health System now includes five Pennsylvania hospitals. Butler Memorial Hospital, Clarion Hospital, Frick Hospital, Latrobe Hospital, and Westmoreland Hospital, as well as affiliated physician practices and outpatient facilities, moved from their previous operator Independence Health System to WVU Medicine on Thursday, Oct. 1. “This marks an...

Pennsylvania · 10-01

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WVU Medicine hosts second annual ECMO survivors luncheon

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - WVU Medicine hosted its second annual ECMO survivors luncheon Friday afternoon at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute in Morgantown. The event gave former patients who have had life-threatening heart or breathing problems a chance to reunite with their WVU Medicine caregivers and share their stories.

Morgantown, WV · 10-02

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Morrisey announces more than $4 million in Rural Health Transformation awards to Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced more than $4 million in West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program (WV RHTP) awards to Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, supporting a new mobile healthcare effort and additional provider productivity investments designed to expand access to care and strengthen healthcare delivery across central West Virginia.

West Virginia · 10-03

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Gov. Morrisey celebrates West Virginia Hospital Association’s 100th anniversary

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) – Gov. Patrick Morrisey joined hospital leaders from across the state to celebrate the West Virginia Hospital Association’s 100th anniversary and highlight the administration’s work to improve health care outcomes, strengthen the health care workforce and help more West Virginians return to work. “West Virginia hospitals are woven into the life and […]

West Virginia · 10-02

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Long-term recovery center Arch Recovery Horizons set to welcome first patients

Arch Recovery Horizons, a new addiction recovery center in Philippi, held an open house on Thursday for the public to meet, tour the building and learn more about daily operations.

Philippi, WV · 10-01

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Morrisey announces rural health investments at two North Central West Virginia hospitals

LEWIS & GILMER COUNTIES , W.Va (WDTV) - Governor Patrick Morrisey visited two North Central West Virginia hospitals Tuesday to announce millions of dollars in new rural health investments. Morrisey brought his rural health push to Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he announced more than $3.2 million in investments aimed...

West Virginia · 10-01

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Governor honors century of West Virginia hospitals

Governor Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) on Friday recognized the work of the West Virginia Hospital Association's 100th anniversary and its accomplishments.

West Virginia · 10-02

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$500M rural health funding moves forward in W.Va., but hospital closures still feared

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — At least $500 million is going towards strengthening rural healthcare in West Virginia, but with Medicaid requirements changing and funding seeing a cut, some lawmakers said rural hospitals could still have a hard time staying afloat. "All of the programs that are being funded by...

West Virginia · 10-02

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As Morrisey doles out federal healthcare funding, thousands of West Virginians stand to lose their Medicaid coverage

Many West Virginians will stop qualifying for Medicaid. A new rural healthcare fund won’t help them pay for care. As Morrisey doles out federal healthcare funding, thousands of West Virginians stand to lose their Medicaid coverage appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight , West Virginia's civic newsroom.

West Virginia · 09-29

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Only 10 West Virginia counties offer ABA therapy as Medicaid limits access at many centers

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia is facing a shortage of behavioral therapists. This brings an impact to families who have children with autism that need applied behavior analysis therapy. "A lot of the ABA centers, which are small West Virginia owned companies, their expansion is hindered because we...

West Virginia · 10-01

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West Virginia invests in AI voice recording technology for rural hospitals

WESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday that funding for a new AI technology is slated to reach rural West Virginia hospitals soon. During a press conference at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial in Lewis County, Morrisey said the state is investing more than $1 million in AI-powered ambient listening technology, allocated across five rural West Virginia hospitals.

West Virginia · 09-30

WOWK 13 News

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Fall fire bans begin across the tri-state this week

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Whether you live in Ohio, Kentucky or West Virginia, fall fire bans go into effect starting October 1st and will restrict legal burn times. Depending on which state you call home, burn times and duration change slightly. West Virginia Fall Burn Ban: West Virginia allows burning under normal circumstances from 5 […]

Ohio · 09-29

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Mon Harrison Neighborhood Hospital in Bridgeport now officially accepting patients

The Mon Harrison Neighborhood Hospital in Bridgeport is officially accepting patients as of early Tuesday morning.

Bridgeport, WV · 09-29

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Mountaineer Autism Project calls for increased ABA access for Mountain State children

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — North Central West Virginia healthcare professionals have called for an increase in financial support for children with autism through the state’s Medicaid program. Independent pediatric healthcare professionals from both Marion and Monongalia Counties took part in a telepresser for the Mountaineer Autism Project (MAP) on...

Marion County, WV · 09-30

Franklin County Free Press

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Meritus Internal Medicine Physician Training Program Receives Full Accreditation, Begins Recruiting

Following its newly awarded national accreditation, Meritus Health is pleased to announce that it is launching an Internal Medicine Residency Program. The new program will begin recruiting its inaugural class of physician residents in late October and formally start operations in July 2027. This is the fourth graduate medical education...

Pennsylvania · 09-30

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Mountaineer Autism Project aims to expand autism resources in WV

WEST VIRGINIA (WVNS) – Organizers have called on West Virginia lawmakers to address barriers to care for children with autism. Members of the Mountaineer Autism Project said the state is severely lacking in Applied Behavior Analysis providers and that resources available to families navigating autism are also extremely limited. With thousands of West Virginia kids […]

West Virginia · 09-30

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Children with autism struggling to access therapy; advocates call on WV leaders to address Medicaid

Advocates in West Virginia are urging state officials to address a shortage of behavioral therapists for children with autism due to the state's low Medicaid reimbursement rates. Advocates for West Virginia children with autism are calling on state officials to address a significant shortage of behavioral therapists who provide services.

West Virginia · 09-29

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West Virginia hospital faces class-action lawsuit over data breach

TAYLOR COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — Two healthcare institutions in West Virginia are facing a class-action lawsuit after a data breach. According to a criminal complaint filed on Sept. 17 in the Circuit Court of Taylor County, the plaintiff, representing herself both individually and on behalf of other Class members, had their sensitive information stolen and exposed in a data breach that affected the defendants, Monongalia Health System, Inc. and its affiliate Grafton City Hospital, Inc. (GCH).

Taylor County, WV · 09-22

West Virginia Watch

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Children with autism struggling to access therapy; advocates call on WV leaders to address Medicaid

Advocates for West Virginia children with autism are calling on state officials to address a significant shortage of workers who provide therapy for these kids.

West Virginia · 09-29