QA draft dataset — this prototype currently uses provisional scores for methodological review. Not final rankings, CMS or state government ratings, or measures of program performance.
Baseline year 2026 · Last checked 2026-09-04 · QA draft — not final ranking
Measures the breadth of publicly available evidence located through this project’s framework. It does not measure health-system performance or program effectiveness.
How easily a resident can find and understand basic information about the state’s RHTP activity. Public Visibility is separate from the evidence visibility baseline and does not indicate whether a state is performing well or poorly.
Category scores reflect the amount and strength of publicly available evidence located for this project. A high score does not mean better health outcomes or program performance.
15.0 of 15 points
4 of 4 applicable raw points earned, rescaled to a maximum of 15.
Federal FY2026 award publicly identifiable
CMS award list
Public funding distribution/budget information
Arkansas RHTP Resources: Year 1 Budget Narrative
10.0 of 10 points
4 of 4 applicable raw points earned, rescaled to a maximum of 10.
Lead/admin structure publicly identifiable
Arkansas RHTP FAQ identifies a state-led evaluation team; state RHTP site is official program hub
Award decision/governance process described
Arkansas RHTP FAQ identifies Governor's Office, DHS, DOH and DFA evaluation leadership
15.0 of 15 points
4 of 4 applicable raw points earned, rescaled to a maximum of 15.
Current project narrative/plan publicly available
Revised Project Narrative, Version 6 (3/31/2026)
Initiatives/priorities clearly described
HEART, PACT, RISE and THRIVE initiative resources
20.0 of 20 points
4 of 4 applicable raw points earned, rescaled to a maximum of 20.
Dedicated public RHTP hub
Arkansas RHTP Resources page
Core documents/updates publicly accessible
Resources page, FAQs, application and budget materials
15.0 of 15 points
4 of 4 applicable raw points earned, rescaled to a maximum of 15.
Plain-language program overview
Healthy. Connected. Local. overview
Current status/timelines understandable
Funding/application FAQs explain award and implementation processes
5.0 of 10 points
2 of 4 applicable raw points earned, rescaled to a maximum of 10.
Evidence of plan-development/community outreach
Public page documents pre-application outreach/technical assistance; quantitative engagement evidence not located in reviewed source
Ongoing engagement/feedback mechanism visible
Public FAQ/communications are visible; a distinct ongoing public feedback mechanism was not clearly documented
7.5 of 10 points
3 of 4 applicable raw points earned, rescaled to a maximum of 10.
Maternal/family health visible in RHTP priorities
RHTP public materials reviewed emphasize access, prevention and technology; no dedicated maternal/family pillar located
Equity/access needs explicitly visible
Program emphasizes rural populations, access and community-based/local proposals
5.0 of 5 points
4 of 4 applicable raw points earned, rescaled to a maximum of 5.
Performance/reporting expectations stated
Quarterly evaluation and status reporting are required
Accountability/measurement infrastructure described
Quarterly reporting and aggregate outcomes are anticipated