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.
7.5 of 15 points
2 of 4 applicable raw points earned, rescaled to a maximum of 15.
Federal FY2026 award publicly identifiable
CMS and Governor award announcement
Public subaward/funding distribution information
No public subaward distribution located in sources reviewed
10.0 of 10 points
4 of 4 applicable raw points earned, rescaled to a maximum of 10.
Lead/admin structure publicly identifiable
RHTP Office is housed in Governor's Office; Project Director named
Governance/oversight structure described
RHTP Office coordinates implementation; federal procurement, monitoring and audit requirements apply
15.0 of 15 points
4 of 4 applicable raw points earned, rescaled to a maximum of 15.
Approved plan/strategy publicly identifiable
Governor announcement describes Mississippi's approved plan and initiatives
Initiatives/priorities clearly described
Assessment, care coordination, workforce, HIE, telehealth and infrastructure
15.0 of 20 points
3 of 4 applicable raw points earned, rescaled to a maximum of 20.
Dedicated public RHTP hub
Mississippi RHTP Office/website launched April 29, 2026
Core documents/updates publicly accessible
Public site exists; full public document set was not established from reviewed sources
7.5 of 15 points
2 of 4 applicable raw points earned, rescaled to a maximum of 15.
Plain-language program overview
Governor's announcement provides accessible program description
Current status/timelines understandable
Transition to implementation is stated; consolidated public timeline not located
7.5 of 10 points
3 of 4 applicable raw points earned, rescaled to a maximum of 10.
Evidence of plan-development/community engagement
Plan development included agencies, providers, community leaders, legislators and rural residents
Ongoing engagement/feedback mechanism visible
Stakeholder engagement is documented; ongoing mechanism not clearly located
7.5 of 10 points
3 of 4 applicable raw points earned, rescaled to a maximum of 10.
Maternal/family health visible
Broad access/outcomes focus is visible; specific maternal/family initiative not clearly located
Equity/access needs explicitly visible
Rural access and reliable care are explicit goals
3.8 of 5 points
3 of 4 applicable raw points earned, rescaled to a maximum of 5.
Performance measures/baselines
Public materials emphasize measurable impact; detailed indicator/baseline set not located
Accountability structure/reporting
RHTP Office explicitly tasked with accountability/results; federal monitoring and audit requirements