Behavioral Health · Readiness · 6 min read
Is your organization ready for RHTP? A checklist for behavioral health programs
behavioral health programs are RHTP-ready when they have a fundable program tied to the right allowable-use categories, a partner relationship with the state's mechanism, a measurement plan, and a path to sustainability beyond FY2030. The most common gap is sustainability planning.
Readiness checklist
Before pursuing RHTP dollars, behavioral health programs should be able to answer yes to each:
- Do you have a fundable program (e.g., integrated behavioral health in primary care)?
- Can you map it to evidence-based prevention and chronic-disease management, and consumer-facing, technology-driven solutions?
- Do you know your state's solicitation path? (Behavioral health providers typically sub-contract under a state behavioral health authority or integrate with rural primary care grantees.)
- Can you measure screening rates (PHQ-9, GAD-7) and follow-up and related outcomes?
- Do you have a sustainability plan for after FY2030?
The gap most organizations miss
Tele-behavioral health that ignores broadband and device access in the served community will under-deliver on engagement.
Frequently asked questions
- What disqualifies behavioral health programs most often?
- A weak measurement story or no sustainability plan. Tele-behavioral health that ignores broadband and device access in the served community will under-deliver on engagement.
- How long does readiness take to build?
- Organizations with an existing program and data can be ready in weeks; those starting from scratch should plan for months.
Figures reflect the CMS Rural Health Transformation Program NOFO and the December 2025 award announcement. RHTP Tracker is an independent resource by Moodr Health and is not affiliated with CMS.