Rural Health Systems · Technology · 5 min read
What technology can RHTP fund for rural health systems and hospitals?
RHTP explicitly funds consumer-facing, technology-driven solutions, so rural health systems and hospitals can use it for tools like telehealth and remote monitoring infrastructure. The key is pairing technology with a measurable rural outcome.
The technology category
One of RHTP's named allowable-use categories is consumer-facing, technology-driven solutions for chronic-disease prevention and management. That makes digital tools a first-class use of funds, not a side expense.
What this enables for rural health systems and hospitals
Relevant technology investments include:
- service-line stabilization (OB, ED, behavioral health)
- telehealth and remote monitoring infrastructure
- workforce recruitment and retention
- regional care networks and shared services
Make the outcome the headline
Technology proposals succeed when they lead with outcomes, service availability and avoided closures and engagement, not features. Funding new services without a sustainability plan risks creating capacity that collapses when the program sunsets in FY2030.
Frequently asked questions
- Can RHTP pay for software and platforms?
- Yes, within the technology-driven and prevention categories, provided the spend ties to measurable care improvement.
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.