Substance Use & Recovery · Technology · 5 min read
What technology can RHTP fund for substance use and recovery programs?
RHTP explicitly funds consumer-facing, technology-driven solutions, so substance use and recovery programs can use it for tools like telehealth bridge clinics for induction and follow-up. 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 substance use and recovery programs
Relevant technology investments include:
- medication-assisted treatment (MAT) expansion in rural clinics
- recovery coaching and peer support networks
- telehealth bridge clinics for induction and follow-up
- warm-handoff programs from emergency departments to treatment
Make the outcome the headline
Technology proposals succeed when they lead with outcomes, treatment initiation and engagement rates and engagement, not features. Programs that cannot show retention and engagement data struggle to compete; build measurement in from day one.
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.