RHTP Admin: Program Evaluator

RFP 26-87450 Program Evaluator for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). On Dec. 29, 2026, Indiana was awarded a grant of nearly $207 million for the first year of the five-year Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to address health outcomes in the state’s rural communities. The primary deliverables are: 1. Development of an Overall Evaluation Plan based upon both CMS’ and Indiana’s RHTP goals and objectives 2. Development of a Annual Program Evaluation Report 3. Development of a Final Evaluation Report at the conclusion of Budget Year 5 synthesizing findings and outcomes across the full grant period The Evaluator shall analyze RHTP outcome data and translate findings into actionable insights for the State, including assessments of sustainability, rural financial health, affordability and access, and Medicaid program impact. The Evaluator’s primary role is analytical. The Evaluator shall also conduct an analysis of all entities receiving RHTP funds, categorized by type (e.g., hospital, vendor, local health department), and develop a cross-initiative matrix that maps the full landscape of direct and sub-recipients down to the individual entity level. Data collection and tracking will be coordinated through HFS and its designated partners. The Evaluator will report findings to the State Steering Committee to inform program decisions and support year-over-year rescoring and reapplication.

RFP 26-87450 Program Evaluator for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). On Dec. 29, 2026, Indiana was awarded a grant of nearly $207 million for the first year of the five-year Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to address health outcomes in the state’s rural communities. The primary deliverables are: 1. Development of an Overall Evaluation Plan based upon both CMS’ and Indiana’s RHTP goals and objectives 2. Development of a Annual Program Evaluation Report 3. Development of a Final Evaluation Report at the conclusion of Budget Year 5 synthesizing findings and outcomes across the full grant period The Evaluator shall analyze RHTP outcome data and translate findings into actionable insights for the State, including assessments of sustainability, rural financial health, affordability and access, and Medicaid program impact. The Evaluator’s primary role is analytical. The Evaluator shall also conduct an analysis of all entities receiving RHTP funds, categorized by type (e.g., hospital, vendor, local health department), and develop a cross-initiative matrix that maps the full landscape of direct and sub-recipients down to the individual entity level. Data collection and tracking will be coordinated through HFS and its designated partners. The Evaluator will report findings to the State Steering Committee to inform program decisions and support year-over-year rescoring and reapplication.