CAQH ProView in 2026: DataSpring, Re-Attestation & Credentialing

If you are a healthcare provider joining a new insurance network, changing practice locations, or maintaining existing credentials, you have almost certainly encountered CAQH ProView. For most commercial payers, it is the first — and sometimes only — credentialing application you need to complete.

But CAQH ProView is also one of the most common sources of credentialing delays. An incomplete profile, a missed attestation deadline, or a data discrepancy can hold up enrollment for weeks or months — during which you cannot bill the payer for your services.

In 2026, there is an important change every provider should know about: CAQH has rebranded to DataSpring.

This guide explains what CAQH ProView is, how the 2026 rebrand affects you, how to register and attest, how to avoid the most common errors, and how Curify Solutions supports provider credentialing.

Note

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, credentialing, or payer-specific advice. Timelines and requirements vary by payer and state. Always verify current requirements with the applicable payer and CAQH/DataSpring.

What Is CAQH ProView?#

CAQH ProView is a centralized online database where healthcare providers enter and maintain their professional and practice information. Payers and hospitals access this database to retrieve provider information for credentialing and recredentialing purposes.

Instead of completing separate credentialing applications for every payer, providers maintain one profile that participating payers can access. This reduces duplicative data entry and speeds up the enrollment process.

Key facts about CAQH ProView:

• Free for providers. There is no cost to register or maintain a profile.
• Used by most major commercial payers. Aetna, Anthem, Highmark, Wellpoint, Medical Mutual, and many others require or prefer CAQH ProView for credentialing.
• Centralized data source. Health plans and hospitals pull application information from this database.
• Requires ongoing maintenance. Profiles must be re-attested every 120 days to remain active.

Important

CAQH ProView is a data repository, not a credentialing decision-maker. It stores your information, but each payer makes its own credentialing determination. Completing your CAQH profile does not guarantee network participation.

The 2026 Rebrand: CAQH Is Now DataSpring#

In June 2026, CAQH officially rebranded its parent organization to DataSpring, powered by CAQH.

The rebrand was announced publicly at the AHIP 2026 conference, with the launch of the DataSpring website and a new presence at the event. The organization stated that the new brand "reflects our focus on making provider data easier to manage, easier to trust, and more useful across healthcare".

What Changed#

What Stayed the Same#

• Same URL. The provider portal is still accessible at proview.caqh.org.
• Same login credentials. You do not need to create a new account.
• Same 120-day attestation cycle. The re-attestation requirement is unchanged.
• Same credentialing function. Payers still retrieve provider data from the platform.

Tip

If you already have a CAQH ProView profile, you do not need to do anything differently. Continue logging in at the same URL with the same credentials. If you are new to credentialing, you will register through what is now called the CAQH Provider Data Portal, powered by DataSpring.

For the full announcement and background on the rebrand, see the official DataSpring announcement.

Who Needs a CAQH ProView Profile?#

You likely need a CAQH ProView profile if you are:

• A physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or other licensed provider applying to join a commercial insurance network.
• A behavioral health provider (therapist, counselor, psychologist) seeking insurance panel participation.
• A provider joining a new practice that participates with payers requiring CAQH.
• A provider maintaining existing credentials with payers that use CAQH for recredentialing.

You may not need a CAQH profile if:

• You only bill Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare enrollment uses a separate system called PECOS, not CAQH. For Medicare enrollment guidance, see the CMS PECOS enrollment page.
• You are in a practice that handles credentialing through a delegated arrangement.
• You are a provider type that payers do not credential through CAQH (verify with each payer).

When in doubt, check with the payer you are trying to join. Most commercial payers will tell you directly whether they require CAQH ProView.

How to Register and Complete Your Profile#

Step 1: Register at the CAQH Provider Data Portal#

Go to proview.caqh.org and create an account. According to the official CAQH ProView Provider Quick Reference Guide, you will need the following before you begin:

• Your CAQH-supplied Provider ID Number (if you received an invitation from a payer)
• Your National Provider Identifier (NPI)
• Your date of birth
• Your Social Security Number (for identity verification)
• A valid email address
• A list of all previous and current practice locations
• Electronic copies of your CV, medical license, DEA certificate, IRS Form W-9, and malpractice insurance face sheet

If you self-register, you will receive a welcome email with your unique CAQH Provider ID Number upon completion of the registration process.

Step 2: Complete All 14 Sections#

The CAQH profile includes 14 sections covering:

1. Provider information (name, NPI, specialty)
2. Practice location(s)
3. Hospital affiliations
4. State licensure
5. DEA registration (if applicable)
6. Board certification
7. Education and training
8. Work history
9. Malpractice insurance
10. Professional liability claims history
11. Disclosure questions
12. Attestation
13. Payment information (for some payers)
14. Supporting documents

A complete profile is critical. An incomplete or error-ridden profile delays every payer enrollment simultaneously.

Step 3: Upload Supporting Documents#

Depending on your profile, you may need to upload:

• State license(s)
• DEA certificate
• Board certification
• Malpractice insurance certificate
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• W-9 form

Step 4: Attest Your Profile#

Once all sections are complete, you must attest — electronically sign — confirming that the information is accurate. Only attested profiles are accessible to payers. Attestation is the legal certification that all information in your profile is accurate and complete; it is not optional and carries legal weight.

For detailed portal workflows and step-by-step screenshots, refer to the CAQH Provider Data Portal user guide.

The 120-Day Re-Attestation Cycle#

This is where many providers run into trouble.

CAQH requires every provider to re-attest their profile every 120 days — roughly four times a year.

What Happens If You Miss the Deadline#

• Your profile goes inactive and stops being usable by payers.
• Payers may interpret an expired attestation as a termination event.
• Claim denials can occur if your credentialing status is questioned.
• Enrollment holds may be placed on pending applications.
• In severe cases, you risk losing in-network status.

How to Stay Ahead of the Cycle#

1. Set calendar reminders for every 120 days from your last attestation.
2. Assign responsibility to a specific staff member if you are in a group practice.
3. Review your profile before attesting — do not just click through. Confirm that your license, malpractice insurance, and practice information are still accurate.
4. Update your profile immediately if anything changes (new practice location, new license, etc.).
5. Track attestation deadlines for every provider in your practice, not just yourself.

Tip

If you manage multiple providers, create a shared credentialing calendar that shows every provider's 120-day attestation window. Missing one provider's attestation can delay enrollments across your entire practice.

Credentialing Checklist: Profile Accuracy, Documents, and Attestation#

Use this checklist before every attestation cycle. A structured preparation process starting 30 days before the deadline reduces attestation errors and prevents last-minute scrambles.

Profile Accuracy#

• Confirm your legal name matches your state license and NPI registry exactly.
• Verify your NPI (Type 1 and Type 2, if applicable) is current and accurate.
• Check that all practice locations are listed, including new or closed locations.
• Confirm hospital affiliations are up to date, including pending status where applicable.
• Review employment history for gaps — CAQH requires a reason for any gap in employment.
• Verify board certification status and expiration dates.
• Confirm DEA registration is current, if applicable to your practice.

Document Expiration Dates#

• Check your state medical license expiration date — renew before attestation if it expires within 120 days.
• Verify malpractice insurance coverage dates (start and end) are current.
• Confirm DEA certificate is unexpired.
• Upload the latest malpractice insurance face sheet.
• Ensure your W-9 form reflects your current tax identification information.
• Confirm all supporting documents are legible and correctly labeled.

Re-Attestation#

• Log in at least 30 days before your 120-day deadline.
• Review every section of your profile, even if nothing has changed.
• Update any information that has changed since your last attestation.
• Upload any new or renewed documents.
• Click "Attest" to certify that all information is accurate and complete.
• Save the attestation confirmation for your records.
• Set your next 120-day reminder immediately.

Payer Applications#

• Confirm which payers require CAQH ProView for credentialing.
• Verify that your attested profile is visible to the payers you are applying to.
• Submit any payer-specific applications that are required in addition to CAQH.
• Track each payer application in a centralized log.

Follow-Ups#

• Monitor payer portals and email for requests for additional information.
• Respond to payer inquiries within 24–48 hours.
• Follow up on pending applications at least every two weeks.
• Escalate stalled applications to the payer's provider relations representative if needed.

Effective-Date Confirmation#

• Confirm the effective date of your participation with each payer.
• Verify that your NPI is listed correctly in the payer's provider directory.
• Confirm that claims can be submitted and processed under your new credentialing.
• Document the effective date and store it with your credentialing records.

Warning

An expired attestation is not just a missed deadline — it is a potential revenue event. One missed attestation can trigger claim denials, enrollment holds, and in severe cases, network termination.

Common Credentialing Errors That Delay Enrollment#

Based on common credentialing workflows, these are the most frequent causes of CAQH-related delays.

The Real Cost of Credentialing Delays#

Credentialing delays are not just administrative headaches — they are revenue delays. If your enrollment takes three months longer than necessary, you cannot bill the payer for three months of services. For a provider seeing 20 patients per day at an average reimbursement of $150 per visit, that is approximately $180,000 in delayed revenue over a 60-business-day period.

How CAQH ProView Fits Into the Credentialing Process#

CAQH ProView is one part of a larger credentialing workflow. Here is how it fits:

1. NPI registration: Obtain your National Provider Identifier.
2. CAQH ProView profile: Complete and attest your profile.
3. Payer application: Submit the payer's credentialing application (many payers pull data from CAQH).
4. Payer verification: The payer verifies your credentials, license, malpractice history, and other information.
5. Committee review: The payer's credentialing committee reviews your application.
6. Contracting: Upon approval, you receive a contract and fee schedule.
7. Effective date: Your participation begins, and you can bill the payer.

The full credentialing process — from CAQH profile completion to effective date — usually takes 90 to 180 days, depending on the payer. Some payers are faster; some are slower. Delays at any stage extend the timeline.

Important

CAQH ProView management and Medicare enrollment are separate processes. Medicare enrollment uses PECOS, not CAQH. If you are enrolling in Medicare, you must complete the CMS-855 application through PECOS regardless of your CAQH status. For guidance, see the CMS Medicare enrollment resources.

How Curify Solutions Supports Provider Credentialing#

Curify Solutions provides end-to-end provider credentialing and payer enrollment support for healthcare practices across the United States.

What we handle:

• CAQH ProView profile setup and maintenance: We create, complete, and manage CAQH profiles for every provider in your practice.
• 120-day attestation tracking: We monitor attestation deadlines for all providers and ensure profiles remain active.
• Payer application submission: We prepare and submit credentialing applications to commercial payers, Medicare, and Medicaid.
• Document collection and verification: We gather licenses, malpractice certificates, DEA registrations, and other required documents.
• Follow-up and escalation: We track pending applications and follow up with payers to prevent delays.
• Recredentialing management: We manage the full recredentialing cycle so you do not lose network participation.

Credentialing is not a one-time task — it is an ongoing operational process. For practices managing multiple providers, keeping every profile accurate, every attestation on schedule, and every payer application moving requires dedicated tracking and follow-up. Our credentialing team handles the full lifecycle so your staff can focus on patient care. You can explore our broader credentialing and payer enrollment capabilities on our services page.

Every day your credentialing is delayed is a day you cannot bill. Our team integrates credentialing with our broader RCM workflow, so enrollment status is connected to claims submission and revenue tracking.

Need help managing provider credentialing and payer enrollment? Contact Curify Solutions to discuss your practice's workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions#

Is CAQH ProView free?#

Yes. CAQH ProView (now the CAQH Provider Data Portal, powered by DataSpring) is free for providers. There is no cost to register, complete your profile, or attest.

How often do I need to re-attest my CAQH profile?#

Every 120 days — approximately four times per year. Missing the deadline can deactivate your profile and cause claim denials.

What happens if my CAQH profile expires?#

Your profile becomes inactive and payers cannot access it. This can lead to claim denials, enrollment holds, and in some cases, loss of network participation.

Do all payers use CAQH ProView?#

No. Medicare and Medicaid use different enrollment systems. Medicare enrollment uses PECOS, not CAQH. Some commercial payers may have their own credentialing portals. However, most major commercial payers require or prefer CAQH ProView.

Is CAQH ProView the same as DataSpring?#

DataSpring is the new name of the parent organization (formerly CAQH). The provider portal — formerly called CAQH ProView — is now called the CAQH Provider Data Portal, powered by DataSpring. The URL, login credentials, and 120-day attestation requirement remain the same.

How long does credentialing take?#

The typical timeline from start to finish is 90 to 180 days, depending on the payer and the completeness of your application.

Can I bill while my credentialing is pending?#

Generally, no. You must be credentialed and contracted with a payer before you can bill them for services. Some payers allow provisional billing under specific circumstances — verify with each payer.

What if I change practice locations?#

You must update your CAQH ProView profile immediately and re-attest. Payer contracts are often tied to specific practice locations, and a change may trigger a recredentialing requirement.

Conclusion: Keep Your CAQH Profile Active and Your Revenue Flowing#

CAQH ProView is the foundation of commercial payer credentialing for most providers. A complete, attested, and up-to-date profile is essential for getting enrolled — and staying enrolled — with insurance networks.

The 2026 rebrand to DataSpring does not change how the platform works. The 120-day re-attestation cycle, the centralized data repository, and the payer access model all remain the same. What matters most is discipline: completing every profile section accurately, attesting on time, and keeping information current.

For practices managing multiple providers, credentialing is a continuous operational process — not a one-time task. Missing a single attestation deadline can delay enrollments, trigger claim denials, and cost thousands in delayed revenue.

Curify Solutions supports healthcare providers with credentialing, payer enrollment, and end-to-end revenue cycle management. Our team manages CAQH ProView profiles, tracks attestation deadlines, submits payer applications, and follows up until enrollment is complete.

Need help managing provider credentialing and payer enrollment? Contact Curify Solutions to discuss your practice's workflow.

This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, credentialing, or payer-specific advice.