ACOs · Technology · 5 min read
What technology can RHTP fund for accountable care organizations (ACOs)?
RHTP explicitly funds consumer-facing, technology-driven solutions, so accountable care organizations (ACOs) can use it for tools like data and analytics infrastructure for attributed rural populations. 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 accountable care organizations (ACOs)
Relevant technology investments include:
- rural care-coordination and transitions-of-care programs
- chronic-disease management for high-cost cohorts
- data and analytics infrastructure for attributed rural populations
- shared-savings-aligned prevention initiatives
Make the outcome the headline
Technology proposals succeed when they lead with outcomes, total cost of care for attributed rural members and engagement, not features. Treating RHTP as grant revenue rather than as fuel for the risk model leaves savings on the table when the funding ends.
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.