State Agencies · Measurement & Outcomes · 4 min read
What data and reporting does RHTP require?
Because RHTP awards are cooperative agreements, CMS holds states accountable for spending and outcomes, and states pass reporting expectations to sub-recipients. Programs should expect to report obligation and spend-down, milestone progress, and outcome metrics tied to their allowable-use categories.
What gets reported
Reporting generally spans three layers:
- Financial: obligation and spend-down against annual expectations
- Operational: milestones and sub-recipient performance
- Outcomes: metrics tied to the funded use categories
How to prepare
Sub-recipients that instrument measurement from the start make state reporting easier and strengthen their case for renewal.
Frequently asked questions
- Who sets the exact metrics?
- States define specifics within CMS expectations, so requirements vary by state and program.
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.