Maternal & Family Health · Technology · 5 min read
What technology can RHTP fund for maternal and family health programs?
RHTP explicitly funds consumer-facing, technology-driven solutions, so maternal and family health programs can use it for tools like maternal telehealth and remote monitoring for high-risk pregnancies. 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 maternal and family health programs
Relevant technology investments include:
- maternal telehealth and remote monitoring for high-risk pregnancies
- community health worker and doula support models
- rural OB unit stabilization and regional referral networks
- postpartum behavioral health and home-visiting programs
Make the outcome the headline
Technology proposals succeed when they lead with outcomes, severe maternal morbidity rates and engagement, not features. Stabilizing an OB unit without a regional referral and transport plan risks leaving gaps the moment funding tapers.
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.