If you decide not to use CAQH (Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare), you’ll need to manually manage provider data and credentialing. This involves submitting individual applications and updating information separately for each health plan or organization. While feasible, this approach can be time-consuming, error-prone, and administratively heavy. Many insurers rely on CAQH for streamlined credentialing, so opting out may delay enrollment or contracting. To avoid inefficiencies, establish a robust system to handle credentialing and data updates across multiple entities effectively.