Resources & Tools
CAQH - Universal Provider Datasource (UPD)
ConnectiCare is part of more than 550 credentialing organizations currently participating in the CAQH "Universal Provider Datasource" (UPD) in offering practitioners the opportunity to streamline the credentialing process.
Launched in 2002, the UPD allows registered physicians and other health professionals in all 50 states and the District of Columbia to enter
their credentialing information, free of charge, into a single, uniform online application that meets the credentialing needs of most health
plans, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations. The provider data-collection service streamlines the initial application and
recredentialing process, and reduces provider administrative burdens and costs. If you and/or your practice have a ConnectiCare (CCI)
contract, complete the CCI Credentialing Data Form and fax it to the number indicated on the form.
If you have not yet requested a ConnectiCare contract, please call 1-800-285-0491.
Practitioners Not Currently Participating with CAQH:
If you are not already participating with CAQH, ConnectiCare will use Credentialing Data Form to register you with CAQH so you can start the application process.
Practitioners Currently Participating with CAQH:
If you have already completed the CAQH application process online, you have to authorize ConnectiCare as an eligible plan to access your information.
Then an initial application or tri-annual recredentialing can be completed by us without having to send you additional paperwork to fill out. Practitioners can participate at no cost. Data is protected and only released to the plans that you authorize.
Universal Provider Datasource (UPD) is supported by the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Family of Physicians, the American College of Physicians, America's Health Insurance Plans, and other provider organizations. The National Committee on Quality Assurance and The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations have indicated that the UPD application meets their respective standards.
