Nicole Peluso IBCLC CD CAHPE

Successfully Managing UnitedHealthcare’s Lactation Coverage Changes

Successfully Managing UnitedHealthcare’s Lactation Coverage Changes Categories: Baby, Billing, UHC / By Nicole Peluso IBCLC CD CAHPE Beginning September 1, UnitedHealthcare (UHC) will implement significant changes to how lactation services are reimbursed under code S9443 in their preventive health benefit policy (p.41). We know many network providers are concerned about the impact these changes may […]

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CAQH Is Now DataSpring: Does This Affect Lactation Consultants?

CAQH Is Now DataSpring: Does This Affect Lactation Consultants? Categories: Credentialing, Practice Setup / By Nicole Peluso IBCLC CD CAHPE If you logged into CAQH recently or received emails from the organization this week, you may have noticed a major branding change: CAQH has officially rebranded as DataSpring. For many lactation consultants, especially those actively

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Why Do Lactation Consultants Need CAQH (Now DataSpring)?

Why Do Lactation Consultants Need CAQH (Now DataSpring)? Categories: Credentialing, In-Network, CAQH / By Nicole Peluso IBCLC CD CAHPE Editor’s Note (June 2026): CAQH recently rebranded as DataSpring. Because many insurance payers, credentialing organizations, and providers continue to refer to the platform as CAQH and CAQH ProView, this article uses the term “CAQH” throughout for

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Best Practices for Lactation SOAP Notes

Best Practices for Lactation SOAP Notes Categories: Charting, Compliance, Plan of Care / By Nicole Peluso IBCLC CD CAHPE Few things are more frustrating for lactation consultants than diligently documenting a session in detailed SOAP notes, submitting them to insurance for reimbursement, and then receiving a denial after investing significant time and effort into the

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