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West Virginia Pays $9.90 for ABA’s Highest-Volume Medicaid Code, Currently the Lowest Rate in the Country. Its Behavior Analyst Workforce Ranks Among the Nation’s Thinnest.

The state with the highest share of residents on Medicaid has 186 behavior analysts, and no published review of the rate providers say is driving them out. The workforce numbers track the rate. At $9.90 per 15-minute unit, West Virginia pays less for code 97153 than any other state, roughly a third below the national median of about $15.

West Virginia · 09-25

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Rural Health: Addressing nursing shortage is vital

Among the projects under West Virginia's Rural Health Transformation Program is Mountain State Care Force, which is meant to address the shortage of healthcare workers in many of our communities. This week, the initiative awarded $201,403 to the WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education, where it is expected to increase...

West Virginia · 09-26

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Rural health push aims to cut hospital trips with prevention-first care in W.Va.

WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia is getting a new infusion of federal money aimed at improving health care access and outcomes in rural communities, as state leaders push a Rural Health Transformation Program they say will focus more on prevention and early intervention. During a recent tour of the...

West Virginia · 09-24

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Governor Morrisey Announces Award to Expand Nursing Education and Strengthen West Virginia’s Healthcare Workforce

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (The Hinton News) - Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a $291,403 award to the WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education to expand nursing education capacity and help address critical nursing shortages across West Virginia. The award is being made through Mountain State Care Force, one of seven statewide initiatives under West Virginia’s Rural Health Transformation Program. “A strong healthcare system starts with having the people in place to care for patients,” Governor Morrisey said. “This investment will help put more nurses in our hospitals and communities so West Virginians can get the care they need, improve their health, and get back to work. That is how we improve healthcare outcomes while building a healthier, stronger workforce across our state.” The WVU Health System currently reports approximately 1,000 nursing vacancies across its network. The new investment will help address that shortage by expanding enrollment at the WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education and establishing new instructional sites in Wheeling and Berkeley County. The expansion is expected to create capacity for approximately 100 additional nursing students each year and increase access to nursing education for students from rural and Health Professional Shortage Area communities, including Hancock, Ohio, Marshall, Tyler, and Wetzel

West Virginia · 09-22

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Scott Harris is UHC September 2026 iCARE Recipient

WVU Medicine United Hospital Center(UHC) is excited to announce that this month’s iCARE Award was presented to Scott Harris, RN, Float Pool, for being recognized by patients/families for exceeding expectations and motivating others to emulate his following attributes:. C=Connect with Patients. A=Anticipate Needs. R=Respond with Kindness. E=Exceed expectations. Scott...

Morgantown, WV · 09-24

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Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center honors volunteers at 72nd annual ceremony

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center held its 72nd annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony Wednesday, continuing a yearly tradition celebrating the time and dedication of its volunteers. The ceremony brought veterans, volunteers and staff together at 4T Arena to celebrate community members who have taken time...

Bridgeport, WV · 09-23

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Vandalia Health Mon Harrison Neighborhood Hospital cuts the ribbon in Bridgeport

Harrison County has a new healthcare facility.

Bridgeport, WV · 09-22

West Virginia Watch

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West Virginians don’t need to be taught the value of work

West Virginians know what it means to get up early, drive a long way to a job, work a second shift, care for a child or aging parent, go to school, volunteer in their community or keep working when they don't feel their best because the bills still have to be paid.

West Virginia · 09-24

WBOY 12 News

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WVU Medicine Black & White Gala raises funds for pediatric care, cancer complex

All proceeds from the gala directly benefit the Medical Park Foundation and its mission of supporting healthcare initiatives throughout the region.

Wheeling, WV · 09-21

West Virginia Watch

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WV to allocate nearly $300,000 in Rural Health Transformation funds to expand nursing workforce

The state of West Virginia will contribute $291,403 of its federal Rural Health Transformation funds to the WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education to help expand the capacity of nursing education and address nursing shortages across the state, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Monday.

West Virginia · 09-21

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Vandalia Health Holds Ribbon-Cutting for Mon Harrison Neighborhood Hospital Ahead of September 29 Opening

The sign at the stoplight in Charles Pointe lets passersby know that the development will be the future home of Vandalia Health’s Mon Harrison Neighborhood Hospital. Well, as former Washington NFL football coach George Allen once said, The Future is Now. Vandalia Health held a ribbon-cutting for its new...

Bridgeport, WV · 09-22

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Surgical services return to Marion County at WVU Medicine Fairmont Medical Center

FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) -Hospital leaders cut the ribbon today on a new $27 million surgical service unit at WVU Medicine Fairmont Medical Center. The unit includes four operating rooms and a new sterile processing suite. Beginning Oct. 19, patients can receive services including orthopedic, ENT, urology and podiatry procedures closer...

Fairmont, WV · 09-18

WTRF- 7News

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Morrisey awards 200k for WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education to help address nursing shortage

West Virginia · 09-21

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Improving community health through the Highmark Bright Blue Futures Awards Program

Most people think about health in terms of doctor visits, medications and hospitals. But health starts long before anyone walks into an exam room. It starts with having access to nutritious food. Safe places to walk, exercise and spend time outdoors. Stable housing. Educational opportunities. Meaningful social connections. Access to resources that help people navigate life’s challenges before they become crises.

Allegheny County, PA · 09-19

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WVU Medicine Black & White Gala raises funds for pediatric care, cancer complex

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF-TV) Community members, business leaders, healthcare professionals and supporters came together tonight for the second annual fundraiser gala. This year’s gala was black and white themed, and celebrates the collective impact the Medical Park Foundation and its members and donors have on the Ohio Valley. WVU Medicine and the Medical Park foundation are raising funds […]

Wheeling, WV · 09-20

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Morrisey awards 200k for WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education to help address nursing shortage

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey paid a visit to the Northern Panhandle today to announce an investment that will address the state’s current nursing shortage. As part of the West Virginia’s Rural Health Transformation Program, the state is awarding over $200,000 for the construction and future planning of the WVU […]

West Virginia · 09-21

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Lawmakers told data centers could be key to improving West Virginia's water issues

What potential revenue could a McDowell County data center bring?. A member of the Morrisey administration told lawmakers Tuesday that data centers can improve the water quality and infrastructure in West Virginia, where brown fluid, chemical smells and more have plagued residents turning on their taps — particularly in the southern coalfields.

West Virginia · 09-16

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American Medical Association president headlines Minority Health Institute conference

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Dr. Patrice Harris has a long resume. She was the first African American woman to be the president of the American Medical Association; she was sworn in just seven months before the COVID-19 pandemic, and she is a native West Virginian. “I have wanted to work with children and improve the […]

West Virginia · 09-18

West Virginia Watch

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West Virginia lawmaker raises concerns over Rural Health grant recipient

As West Virginia continues to announce recipients of its federal Rural Health Transformation program funding, a state lawmaker this week raised concerns about one organization set to receive a grant of more than $1 million.

West Virginia · 09-17

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More than $800,000 investment in statewide health data infrastructure announced by Governor Morrisey

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a new investment in the Mountain State to boost its health data infrastructure. According to a press release from the West Virginia Office of the Governor, the West Virginia Health Information Network (WVHIN) was awarded $855,400 via the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to upgrade West […]

West Virginia · 09-17