The Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare, Inc. (CAQH) is a non-profit organization[4] incorporated in California as a mutual benefit corporation.

It is based in Washington, D.C.[1] Previously a 501(c)(6) tax-exempt organization, CAQH changed its tax status in 2016, although it remains a non-profit.

[citation needed] CAQH was formed by a number of the nation's largest health insurance companies with the goal of creating a forum for healthcare industry stakeholders to discuss administrative burdens for physicians, patients, and payers.

[5] CAQH is a group of health insurance companies that sets rules and coordinates information for physicians and other providers.

[citation needed] Members include Aetna, Anthem, America's Health Insurance Plans, AultCare, the BlueCross BlueShield Association, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Centene Corporation, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana, Kaiser Permanente and UnitedHealth Group.