Providers Completing Applications Faster
The historical data shows a positive trend that providers are taking less time to complete and submit their applications. This year, 39 % of survey respondents said it took 10 days or less, compared to 32 % in 2024. Nearly the same number of those surveyed( 43 %) in 2025 versus in 2024( 45 %) said it took between 11-25 days for a provider to submit an application. Looking farther back at historical data, there is a more notable trend toward timeliness. In 2018, only 21 % said that the average amount of time it took to submit an application was 10 days or less.
What is the average amount of time that it takes a provider to submit an initial application after it has been provided to the applicant?( n = 456)
25
26 % 25 %
These times are likely decreasing due to how applications are being sent to providers- 67 % of survey respondents said they are now sending applications via an electronic link- along with the implementation of provider-based information management systems such as a portfolio or wallet.
What is the primary method for sending applications to providers?( n = 471)
67 %
60 %
Via a link *
24 %
By email with an attached application
4 %
CAQH
5 %
Other( please specify)
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20
15
10
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13 % |
18 % |
14 % |
* |
That allows providers to complete and submit an electronic
online application via a portal
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5 |
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0 |
< 5 days |
6-10 days |
11-15 days |
16-25 days |
26-40 days |
3 % 1 %
41-60 days
> 60 days
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