# West Virginia Awards Health Data Infrastructure Contract

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced an **$855,400** award to the West Virginia Health Information Network (WVHIN) on September 17, 2026, under the state's Rural Health Transformation Program. This contract aims to enhance the statewide health data infrastructure to improve secure health information exchange and care coordination, particularly benefiting rural healthcare providers across West Virginia. The initiative supports better connectivity among healthcare professionals to facilitate timely access to patient information and improve health outcomes.

- This award highlights state-level investment in health IT infrastructure, signaling opportunities for vendors specializing in health information exchange and data security.
- Procurement professionals should note the focus on rural health transformation, which may influence future solicitations emphasizing connectivity and interoperability.
- The involvement of WVHIN and alignment with federal health agencies like CMS and HHS suggests potential collaboration or funding streams for similar projects.
- Organizations supporting healthcare data infrastructure can leverage this development to position themselves for upcoming state and regional health IT procurements.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 18, 2026

### Government Entities
- West Virginia Health Information Network (WVHIN)
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- Office of the Governor

### Key Quotes
> Doctors and healthcare professionals need the right information at the right time to provide the best care for their patients.
> — Patrick Morrisey, Governor

> Connecting providers and improving data access will strengthen care coordination and deliver better health outcomes for rural communities across the Mountain State.
> — Dr. Mehmet Oz, CMS Administrator

> A stronger healthcare system requires strong data infrastructure.
> — Dr. Arvin Singh, Secretary of Health

### Sources
- [Governor Morrisey Announces $855,400 Award to Strengthen Statewide Health Data Infrastructure | WV Office of the Governor Patrick Morrisey](https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-855400-award-strengthen-statewide-health-data-infrastructure) - WV