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Patrick Morrisey: “We're creating these networks to improve access.”

Featuring: Patrick Morrisey, Republican | Governor of West Virginia

Gov. Morrisey Discusses Rural Health Outcomes in Parkersburg

Published November 6, 2025 | Video Starts at 26:23

This Schumer shutdown has hurt so many people in West Virginia and across the country. So I think that is a step that needs to happen. But one of the opportunities we have is We're creating these networks to improve access. There'll be new ways to build, to invest in technology. I mentioned telehealth opportunities that could be applied with some of the local hospitals here. It could be applied with clinics. (26:23–26:27)

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