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 and HFS
Public subaward/funding distribution information
Illinois GATA records identify RHTP-funded awards
10.0 of 10 points
4 of 4 applicable raw points earned, rescaled to a maximum of 10.
Lead/admin structure publicly identifiable
HFS distributes RHTP
Governance/oversight structure publicly documented
RHTP Advisory Committee provides quarterly guidance; meetings subject to Open Meetings Act
11.3 of 15 points
3 of 4 applicable raw points earned, rescaled to a maximum of 15.
Current plan/strategy publicly available
Public application/project narrative is explicitly labeled not final
Initiatives/priorities clearly described
Three initiative categories and eight proposed initiatives are listed
20.0 of 20 points
4 of 4 applicable raw points earned, rescaled to a maximum of 20.
Dedicated public RHTP hub
HFS RHTP page
Core documents/updates publicly accessible
Project narrative, hospital planning methodology and General Assembly update are linked
7.5 of 15 points
2 of 4 applicable raw points earned, rescaled to a maximum of 15.
Plain-language program overview
Public overview exists but retains application-stage framing
Current status/timelines understandable
Award and planning status are clear, but implementation information is less consolidated
7.5 of 10 points
3 of 4 applicable raw points earned, rescaled to a maximum of 10.
Evidence of plan-development/community outreach
38+ stakeholder meetings, nearly 300 listening-session attendees, 120+ written comments/proposals and 46 follow-ups
Ongoing engagement/feedback mechanism visible
Advisory Committee provides quarterly guidance; broader ongoing public feedback mechanism not clearly established
10.0 of 10 points
4 of 4 applicable raw points earned, rescaled to a maximum of 10.
Maternal/family health visible in RHTP strategy
Public materials identify lack of obstetric services and community/health access investments
Equity/access needs explicitly visible
Underserved rural communities and equitable access are explicit
3.8 of 5 points
3 of 4 applicable raw points earned, rescaled to a maximum of 5.
Performance measures/baselines
Performance insights are part of advisory work; detailed public baseline set not located
Accountability structure/reporting
Statutory advisory committee with quarterly meetings and Open Meetings Act requirements