Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Wednesday he was hopeful that the federal government will accept West Virginia’s application for the Rural Health Transformation program. -- Photo Courtesy/WV Governor’s Office

CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey and health and human resources officials in West Virginia announced Wednesday that the state was submitting its application for federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation program.

Speaking at a press conference Wednesday afternoon at the State Capitol Building, Morrisey provided details on West Virginia’s submission for the Rural Health Transformation program seeking at least $500 million – $100 million every year for five years – in federal funding.

Morrisey said the state’s application could produce “generational change” by making health

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