West Virigina youtube, live webinar (today!) & listserv, Connecticut info, Wyoming perpetuity progress; AZ & MS in Legislation Watch
Rural Health Transformation Program Daily Brief, March 24, 2026
West Virginia livestream is today on youtube + they add a listserv
As per the Facebook page of the West Virginia Department of Health:
We will provide an overview of the RHT Program, highlight the program’s goals and key initiatives, provide updates on what to expect and ways to stay engaged in this important work for the State of West Virginia
The event will be streamed on their WestVirginiaRHTPStream youtube channel, which they started on March 4.
Also launched a “Listserv for Key Updates and Events”.
“We are excited to launch this mailing list and allow interested parties direct access to updates on the initiatives they are most focused on,” shared Secretary of Health Dr. Arvin Singh. “We want people to stay connected, engaged, and excited about the great work we are accomplishing through this program.”
“Whether you are a stakeholder, a provider, a resident, or someone simply curious about the program, we encourage you to subscribe to the listserv and remain updated on RHTP and its impact on our state and our communities,” added Dr. Carrie Jeffries, Director of RHTP.
Those who would like to receive email updates on RHTP can do so by visiting RHTP Listserv | WV Department of Health and clicking the ‘subscribe here’ button at the top of the page. Upon clicking, there will be a redirect to a form asking for basic information such as name, email, and RHTP areas of interest. Subscribers can choose between general updates or a combination of any of the program’s seven flagship initiatives.
This includes:
Connected Care Grid Initiative
Rural Health Link Initiative
Mountain State Care Form Initiative
Smart Care Catalyst Initiative
Health to Prosperity Pipeline Initiative
Personal Health Accelerator Initiative
HealthTech Appalachia Initiative
Connecticut program information
Filed under “new to me”, since the info was not published to their program website: Governor Lamont Announces Landmark Federal Grant To Transform Rural Health Care in Connecticut.
This prompted me to run my scrapers on their existing published documentation:
Detailed program and budget data as follows:
Wyoming perpetuity progress
I’m also catching up on legislation that pre-dates the legislation scanner I launched on March 9. I saw, per KFF, (“Wyoming Wants To Make Its Five-Year Federal Rural Health Funding Last ‘Forever’”) this graphic related to this legislation:
Legislation Watch
AZ SB1316
https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84852
Last update: House read second time · Status: Passed One Chamber · House read second time
Arizona Senate Bill 1316 establishes the Arizona Rural Health Transformation Fund. The bill creates a dedicated fund intended to support rural health transformation efforts within the state and provides for its administration and use. The legislation defines the fund as a mechanism to finance initiatives aimed at improving access to health care, strengthening infrastructure, and enhancing service delivery in rural areas. By establishing this named fund in statute, the bill creates a formal financial structure to support rural health system transformation activities in Arizona.
MS HB1067
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1067.xml
Last update: Conferees named (Creekmore IV, Felsher, McGee) · Status: Passed One Chamber · Conferees Named Creekmore IV,Felsher,McGee
Mississippi House Bill 1067 addresses administration of the Rural Health Transformation Program in Mississippi. The bill authorizes the selection of vendors and entities responsible for providing services and support for the program and establishes procedures for identifying and contracting with those entities. It provides a statutory framework for implementation activities associated with the program, including operational support and oversight functions. The naming of conference committee members reflects the bill’s progression toward reconciling differences between chambers on provisions related to the administration of the Rural Health Transformation Program.
MS SB2477
https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2477.xml
Last update: Concurred in amendment from House · Status: Passed One Chamber · Concurred in Amend From House
Mississippi Senate Bill 2477 addresses the use of monies from the Rural Health Transformation Fund by establishing requirements for certain recipients of those funds. The bill includes provisions governing how funds are to be distributed or administered and imposes conditions or reporting requirements on entities receiving funding from the Rural Health Transformation Fund. By regulating the use and oversight of funds within the program, the legislation directly relates to the structure and accountability of Mississippi’s rural health transformation financing mechanism.