How to Update Your CAQH Contact Information: A Step-by-Step Guide

As healthcare professionals, it’s essential to keep your contact information up-to-date in your Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) account. It ensures that insurance companies and patients can reach out to you when necessary. In this article, we’ll provide a comprehensive guide to updating your CAQH contact information, step-by-step.

Step 1: Log into Your CAQH Account

The first step to updating your contact information is to log into your CAQH account. If you don’t have an account, you’ll need to create one. Once you’ve logged in, click on the “Profile” tab.

Step 2: Review Your Existing Contact Information

After clicking the “Profile” tab, review your existing contact information carefully. Check your phone number, fax number, email address, and mailing address. Ensure that everything is accurate and up-to-date. If it needs to be updated, proceed to the next step.

Step 3: Edit Your Contact Information

To edit your contact information, click on the “Edit” button next to each section. Update the necessary information and click “Save” when done. You’ll receive a confirmation message telling you that your updates have been saved successfully.

Step 4: Add New Contact Information

If you need to add any new contact information, click on the “Add” button next to each respective section. Input all the necessary information and click “Save” when done. You’ll receive a confirmation message telling you that your new contact information has been saved successfully.

Step 5: Review Your Credentialing Applications

After updating your contact information, it’s crucial to review all your credentialing applications to ensure that they reflect your updated information. You can do this by clicking on the “Applications” tab and reviewing each application individually.

Step 6: Submit Your Updated Information

Once you’ve reviewed all your credentialing applications, submit your updated contact information through CAQH. You can do this by clicking on the “Profile” tab and then selecting “Attestation.” Select your attestation period and click “Submit.”

Conclusion

Keeping your contact information up-to-date is essential for healthcare professionals. With CAQH, updating your information is easy and straightforward. Follow these six steps to update your information and ensure that you never miss an important communication. Remember to review your information regularly and make any necessary updates promptly.