# West Virginia Funds Teleophthalmology Network

On October 14, 2026, West Virginia announced a **$2,000,026** award to the West Virginia University Eye Institute through the Connected Care Grid initiative to establish a statewide teleophthalmology network. The funded project includes four regional testing centers, screening deployment in local clinics, and recruitment and training of eight rural technicians. This is an award announcement, not an open solicitation; the project scope may nevertheless create follow-on implementation needs for suppliers and service providers.

- The awardee is the West Virginia University Eye Institute, and the planned work spans testing centers, local clinics, and rural workforce development.
- Healthcare technology providers and contractors may find potential follow-on opportunities related to the network’s implementation, but no specific procurement or solicitation is announced.
- Businesses should use the stated project scope to assess relevant capabilities and follow the state and WVU for potential implementation or follow-on opportunities.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare, Information Technology
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- State of West Virginia (WV)
- West Virginia Department of Health
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

### Vendors
- West Virginia University Eye Institute (awardee)

### Key Quotes
> These investments will bring high-quality care closer to home and build stronger, more connected rural health systems.
> — Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

> Where you live shouldn't determine the quality of healthcare you receive.
> — Patrick Morrisey, Governor of West Virginia

### Sources
- [Governor Morrisey Announces $2 Million Investment to Expand Teleophthalmology Network Across West Virginia | WV Office of the Governor Patrick Morrisey](https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-2-million-investment-expand-teleophthalmology-network-across) - WV