Behavioral Health · Technology · 5 min read
What technology can RHTP fund for behavioral health programs?
RHTP explicitly funds consumer-facing, technology-driven solutions, so behavioral health programs can use it for tools like tele-psychiatry and crisis lines. 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 behavioral health programs
Relevant technology investments include:
- integrated behavioral health in primary care
- tele-psychiatry and crisis lines
- school- and community-based mental health
- collaborative care models for depression and anxiety
Make the outcome the headline
Technology proposals succeed when they lead with outcomes, screening rates (PHQ-9, GAD-7) and follow-up and engagement, not features. Tele-behavioral health that ignores broadband and device access in the served community will under-deliver on engagement.
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.