CAQH Is Now DataSpring: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know (2026)

If you've recently visited the CAQH Provider Data Portal or searched for CAQH credentialing in the United States, you may have noticed a new name: DataSpring. This branding change has raised questions among healthcare providers, practice managers, and credentialing specialists across the United States.

Many providers are wondering:

• Is CAQH going away?

• Do I need to create a new account?

• Will my credentialing process change?

• Can I still use my existing Provider Data Portal profile?

The good news is that while the organization's branding has evolved, the core provider data management and credentialing services remain available. DataSpring (powered by CAQH) continues to support healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare organizations with trusted provider data solutions that simplify credentialing, enrollment, and profile management.

In this guide, we'll explain what the transition means, what has changed, what stays the same, and the steps healthcare providers should take to keep their credentialing information current.

If you're looking for step-by-step instructions on accessing your provider account, updating your profile, or completing your attestation, read our CAQH Provider Data Portal Login & Attestation Guide.

 

Quick Answer

Yes, CAQH has officially rebranded as DataSpring. The organization has introduced DataSpring as its new corporate identity to reflect its broader role in healthcare data management and digital solutions.

For most healthcare providers, the transition does not require creating a new provider account or restarting the credentialing process. Existing provider profiles, login credentials, uploaded documents, attestations, and credentialing workflows remain active for participating U.S. health plans and healthcare organizations, and attestation workflows continue to support participating payer and credentialing activities.

The biggest change providers will notice is the new DataSpring branding and website, while the underlying provider data management services continue to support healthcare organizations across the United States.

Existing provider accounts, professional profiles, uploaded documents, and credentialing workflows remain active under the new DataSpring brand.

 

Why Did CAQH Rebrand to DataSpring?

For more than two decades, CAQH has been recognized as a trusted organization supporting healthcare credentialing, provider enrollment, and data management. As healthcare technology has evolved, its role has expanded far beyond traditional credentialing.

Today, hospitals, health systems, insurance payers, healthcare organizations, and provider groups across the United States rely on centralized provider data for: 

• Provider credentialing

• Insurance enrollment

• Provider directory management

• Network management

• Data validation

• Digital healthcare workflows

The transition to DataSpring reflects this broader mission. Rather than focusing solely on credentialing, the new brand represents a modern healthcare data platform designed to improve how provider information is collected, managed, and shared across the healthcare ecosystem.

For additional information about the rebrand and the organization's evolving healthcare data solutions, visit the official DataSpring website.

For providers, this is primarily a branding update, not a change to the core services they already use.

 

What Changed?

Although the organization now operates under the DataSpring brand, many provider workflows remain familiar. The table below highlights the key differences.

 

 

The transition is intended to better represent the organization's growing portfolio of healthcare technology solutions while maintaining continuity for providers and participating organizations.

 

What Hasn't Changed?

While the name has changed, many of the provider activities remain the same. Healthcare providers should continue managing their professional information just as they have in the past.

Key areas that remain consistent include:

• Provider profile management

• Professional demographics

• Practice location information

• Medical licenses

• Board certifications

• Education and training history

• Professional liability insurance

• Provider attestation

• Participation in credentialing and enrollment workflows

Most providers will continue using their existing professional information and should focus on keeping their profiles accurate and up to date. If you're new to the credentialing process or want a complete overview of how provider verification works, explore our CAQH Credentialing Guide, which explains every stage from profile creation to payer approval.

 

Does the Rebrand Affect Your Provider Data Portal?

One of the biggest concerns among healthcare providers is whether the Provider Data Portal has been replaced.

For most U.S. healthcare providers, the answer is no.

The Provider Data Portal continues to serve as a centralized location where providers maintain the professional information used during credentialing and payer enrollment. The rebranding to DataSpring does not mean providers need to recreate years of professional information or begin the credentialing process again.

Instead, providers should log in to their existing account, review their profile, and ensure all information is accurate before sharing it with participating health plans or healthcare organizations.

 

What Healthcare Providers Should Do Now

The transition to DataSpring is also a good reminder to review your professional information and make sure everything is current. Keeping your profile updated helps reduce delays during credentialing, recredentialing, and payer enrollment.

We recommend completing the following checklist:

• ✔ Review your personal and practice information.

• ✔ Confirm all active medical licenses are current.

• ✔ Verify your board certifications and specialty information.

• ✔ Update professional liability insurance documents.

• ✔ Review employment and hospital affiliation details.

• ✔ Check your contact information and email address.

• ✔ Complete any required provider attestations.

• ✔ Remove outdated or expired documents.

Taking a few minutes to review your profile today can help prevent credentialing delays in the future.

 

Does the DataSpring Rebrand Change the Credentialing Process?

The short answer is no.

The transition from CAQH to DataSpring does not change the core credentialing process used by health plans, hospitals, or healthcare organizations. Commercial insurance companies, Medicare contractors, Medicaid programs, and managed care organizations still verify provider qualifications before approving network participation.

Credentialing continues to include verification of:

• Medical licenses

• Education and residency training

• Board certifications

• Work history

• Professional liability insurance

• DEA registration (when applicable)

• Hospital affiliations

• Sanctions and exclusions

DataSpring continues to support these workflows by providing a centralized platform where providers can maintain accurate professional information. Maintaining an accurate provider profile is only one part of the process. Our Insurance Credentialing Services help healthcare providers complete payer applications, manage follow-ups, and reduce delays with commercial insurance networks. However, it's important to remember that DataSpring does not approve credentialing applications. Final participation decisions remain the responsibility of each insurance payer or healthcare organization.Providers participating in Medicare or Medicaid programs should also review the latest guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding enrollment and compliance requirements.

 

How the Transition Affects Provider Enrollment

In the United States, provider enrollment is closely connected to credentialing but serves a different administrative purpose. While credentialing verifies a provider's qualifications, enrollment allows approved providers to participate in insurance networks and submit claims for reimbursement.

The DataSpring rebrand does not require providers to restart their enrollment applications. Providers should also ensure that their National Provider Identifier (NPI) information remains accurate and consistent across all healthcare systems before submitting enrollment applications. However, it's a good opportunity to review your information and ensure consistency across all systems, including your:

• National Provider Identifier (NPI)

• Practice locations

• Tax Identification Number (TIN)

• Contact information

• Banking and EFT details (if applicable)

• Professional documents

Accurate provider data helps reduce administrative delays and minimizes requests for additional documentation during enrollment. If you're joining a new health plan or expanding your practice, our Provider Enrollment Services can help streamline applications and keep your enrollment process on track.

 

Common Misconceptions About DataSpring

 

Because the rebrand is new, several misconceptions have emerged. Here's what healthcare providers should know.

 

 

Best Practices for Healthcare Providers

Whether you're a physician, nurse practitioner, behavioral health provider, dentist, or practice administrator, maintaining an accurate provider profile should be an ongoing process—not just something you do when applying to a new insurance network.

Follow these best practices:

• Review and attest to your provider profile at least every 90 days, or whenever significant professional information changes.

• Update licenses immediately after renewal.

• Replace expired malpractice insurance certificates.

• Keep your CV and work history current.

• Verify hospital affiliations and practice locations.

• Complete required attestations on time.

• Use consistent information across NPI, payer applications, and your provider profile.

• Respond promptly to credentialing requests from participating organizations.

A well-maintained profile helps reduce avoidable delays and supports smoother credentialing and enrollment.

 

Important: DataSpring serves as a centralized provider data management platform and does not approve insurance credentialing or enrollment applications. Final credentialing decisions are made by individual health plans, hospitals, Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), Medicaid agencies, and other participating healthcare organizations.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CAQH now called DataSpring?

Yes. CAQH has introduced DataSpring as its new corporate brand to better reflect its expanded role in healthcare data management and technology.

How do I access the DataSpring Provider Data Portal?

Healthcare providers can continue accessing the Provider Data Portal to manage their professional profile, upload documents, and complete required attestations. If you need step-by-step login instructions, profile updates, or attestation guidance, read our CAQH Provider Data Portal Login & Attestation Guide.

Do I need to create a new DataSpring account?

In most cases, no. Existing providers should first access their current account and review their profile before attempting to register again.

Will my login credentials change?

Providers should use the official DataSpring Provider Data Portal and follow the latest login instructions. If you experience access issues, use the account recovery options or contact official support.

Will CAQH become DataSpring for all providers?

Yes. DataSpring is the new corporate identity powered by CAQH. Providers using the Provider Data Portal can continue managing their credentialing information as before.

Does the rebrand affect my credentialing status?

No. The branding transition does not automatically change your credentialing or enrollment status with participating health plans.

Should I update my provider profile?

Yes. Regularly updating your professional information, licenses, certifications, and supporting documents is considered a best practice regardless of the rebrand.

 

Final Thoughts

The transition from CAQH to DataSpring represents a new chapter in U.S. healthcare provider data management without changing the core credentialing process healthcare providers rely on every day.

For healthcare providers, the priorities remain the same: keep your information current, complete required attestations, respond to credentialing requests, and ensure your records accurately reflect your professional qualifications.

By staying proactive, you can help minimize administrative delays, support smoother payer enrollment, and remain prepared for future credentialing opportunities.

 

Need Help With Provider Credentialing?

Managing provider profiles, insurance enrollment, and credentialing requirements can be time-consuming especially for growing practices and multi-provider organizations.

TheCredentialing provides end-to-end support through our Insurance Credentialing Services, Provider Enrollment Services, and Medicare Enrollment Services, helping physicians, group practices, behavioral health providers, and healthcare organizations simplify enrollment while reducing administrative delays, including:

• CAQH/DataSpring profile management

• Insurance credentialing

• Medicare and Medicaid enrollment

• Commercial payer enrollment

• Recredentialing services

• Provider data maintenance

• Credentialing consulting

Our experienced credentialing specialists help healthcare providers reduce administrative burdens, avoid costly delays, and stay compliant with payer requirements.

 

Need help with your DataSpring or CAQH profile? Our credentialing specialists are ready to assist. Contact TheCredentialing today to streamline your provider credentialing and enrollment process.

 

 

Disclaimer: This article is intended for informational and educational purposes only. TheCredentialing is an independent provider credentialing and enrollment service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially associated with DataSpring, CAQH, or any government agency. Product names, trademarks, logos, and brand names mentioned in this article are the property of their respective owners and are used solely for identification and informational purposes. Because platform features, policies, and workflows may change over time, healthcare providers should always verify the latest information through the official DataSpring website and participating health plans before making credentialing or enrollment decisions.