DataSpring, powered by CAQH, seeks dental providers for 2026 index

DataSpring, formerly known as CAQH, is calling for dental providers to participate in its 2026 index to benchmark the industry's adoption of electronic administrative transactions. The initiative aims to track progress in digital transition and identify significant cost-saving opportunities for dental practices. This data is vital for the dental industry as it highlights the financial and labor burdens associated with manual administrative processes.

DataSpring, which rebranded from the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) in June, is currently seeking dental providers to contribute to its 2026 index. This tool serves as the only industry benchmarking resource focused on tracking the adoption of electronic administrative transactions and the potential savings associated with moving away from manual workflows. Providers interested in participating have until the deadline of August 3 to complete the survey online or via a dedicated email form to ensure their practice data is included in the upcoming report.

The importance of this benchmarking is reflected in the findings of the 2025 index, which utilized data from 2024 to show that the dental industry spent roughly $6.6 billion on 5.2 billion administrative transactions. The report estimated that approximately $1.9 billion in cost savings remain available if the industry further embraces automation. While there has been a noted increase in the automation of claim submissions, the data suggests that significant opportunities still exist to automate claim payments and remittance advice to further reduce overhead.

For the dental industry, these findings highlight a critical area of operational inefficiency, as providers currently absorb the bulk of manual labor and time-related costs. By participating in the 2026 index, providers help refine the industry's understanding of these economic pressures and the path toward more efficient administrative standards. DataSpring provides these insights to help the sector transition toward more cost-effective, electronic solutions that alleviate the administrative burden on individual practices and improve overall industry financial health.