Vendors & Partners · Measurement & Outcomes · 5 min read
What outcomes should technology vendors and service partners measure for RHTP funding?
RHTP rewards measurable improvement, so technology vendors and service partners should track adoption and active-use rates, outcome improvements attributable to the solution, implementation timelines and support quality, and cost-effectiveness per engaged patient. Building these metrics in from the start is what separates a fundable, renewable program from a one-time pilot.
Why measurement is non-negotiable
CMS built measurability into the allowable uses, so states pass that expectation to sub-recipients. For technology vendors and service partners, a credible measurement plan is part of the eligibility story, not an afterthought.
Metrics that matter
The most defensible metrics for technology vendors and service partners include:
- adoption and active-use rates
- outcome improvements attributable to the solution
- implementation timelines and support quality
- cost-effectiveness per engaged patient
Turning metrics into renewals
With $10 billion flowing each year through FY2030, programs that report clean outcome data are best positioned for continued state support. Pitching technology without an outcomes story and a rural implementation plan rarely survives state review.
Frequently asked questions
- Does RHTP require technology vendors and service partners to report outcomes?
- States are accountable to CMS for outcomes and pass reporting expectations to their sub-recipients, so yes, in practice.
- How soon should measurement start?
- From day one. Retrofitting measurement after launch weakens both the funding case and the results.
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.