How Welldoc Helps States Strengthen RHTP Applications
The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) represents an opportunity for states to secure federal funding to transform care in rural America. With 50% of the funding pool awarded competitively, states must go beyond compliance to prove measurable outcomes, sustainable innovation, and patient impact.
Welldoc is uniquely positioned to help states do just that; checking multiple CMS “Uses of Funds” requirements in one proven solution, while offering evidence from real-world deployment.
Aligning with CMS’s Strategic Goals
CMS outlined five strategic goals for RHTP. Welldoc directly delivers on three of the most critical for competitive scoring:
- Make Rural America Healthy Again: Evidence-based interventions to prevent and manage chronic disease.
- Tech Innovation: Consumer-facing, AI-driven tools that improve care delivery and access — even in rural and frontier areas.
- Innovative Care: Support for value-based models that improve outcomes while lowering long-term costs.
A recognized Early Adopter in the CMS Health Tech Ecosystem Initiative, Welldoc delivers innovative, personalized solutions focused on cardiometabolic health. We are committed to health technology anchored by clinical rigor, AI, and data security, underscoring our dedication to evidence-based innovation and improving outcomes.
Checking the Boxes on Uses of Funds
States must demonstrate alignment with at least three approved Uses of Funds. With Welldoc, you get five in one platform, all focused on chronic conditions and prevention.
Evidence-Based Outcomes
Montana’s diabetes program, powered by Welldoc, achieved a 47 mg/dL eAG¹ reduction, a measurable, CMS-recognized impact supported by rigorous clinical data.
Consumer-Facing Tech
Welldoc’s FDA-cleared* mobile app engages individuals daily through AI-driven coaching and insights, empowering them to manage chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart failure.
Training & Technical Assistance for Advanced Health Tech
Providers and care teams receive scalable onboarding, education, and technical support to accelerate adoption of AI driven digital health tools.
IT Advances & Infrastructure Modernization
Welldoc integrates securely with 400+ devices and data systems, improving efficiency, strengthening cybersecurity, and enhancing patient outcomes. Our platform is clinically based and fully aligned with CMS’s IT modernization priorities.
Innovative, Value-Based Care Models
Welldoc supports value-based arrangements and cost sustainability, with proven savings of up to $3,252 per person annually², enabling states to deliver more care without increasing costs.
Why Welldoc
Welldoc brings together the benefits states need to stand out in the competitive review:
- Total Health: Support for multiple cardiometabolic conditions in a single platform.
- Digital First: AI-driven digital coaching that scales without adding workforce burden.
- Device Agnostic: Integrates with devices and systems states already use.
- Clinically Proven: Backed by 11 FDA clearances* and rigorous clinical data.
- Secure & Compliant: Data capture and storage aligned with privacy and cybersecurity best practices.
- Engagement at Scale: Keeps patients connected between visits, improving outcomes and adherence.
Proof in Action – The Montana Case Study
To expand access and drive measurable clinical success, Montana implemented Welldoc’s health tech solution to serve their rural communities with an innovative cardiometabolic health program, achieving the following outcomes¹:
- Glycemic: 47 mg/dL Improvement in average eAG amongst engaged users.
- Blood Pressure: 10 mmHg Average reduction in BP amongst those who reduced blood pressure.
- Weight: 7% Reduction in weight from baseline amongst those who lost weight.
This measurable clinical success drives high adoption rates and scales easily, leading to improved provider satisfaction and significant long-term cost savings for states leveraging the platform.
Act Now – November 5 Deadline
The competitive 50% of funding is awarded based on compliance and proof of measurable results. Welldoc simplifies the process — delivering a single solution that strengthens your application and maximizes scoring potential.
With the November 5 submission deadline approaching, now is the time to finalize your plan.
Book a Partnership Briefing to ensure your state’s submission is positioned to win.
Or Download the Montana Case Study to see real-world results.
Welldoc is proud to be recognized as an Early Adopter in the CMS Health Tech Ecosystem initiative, underscoring our commitment to secure, evidence-based innovation aligned with federal priorities.
Together, we can help your state compete – and win – the competitive 50% of RHTP funding.
*Welldoc® Rx is an FDA-cleared medical device, intended for use by healthcare providers and their adult patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. For full labeling information, visit welldoc.com/indications-for-use/. The other Welldoc App products are non-FDA-cleared and intended to promote general wellness and education/self-management of various chronic disease states.
References
1 Welldoc Data on File. Results may vary based on Welldoc App adherence.
2 IBM Watson Health. Estimating the economic value of a digital therapeutic in type 2 diabetes. Welldoc-sponsored report 2018. Published August 2018.
