Collaborating Docs

03/20/2026

Thinking about starting a telemedicine practice?

For NPs and PAs, telehealth creates real opportunity. But before launching, the foundation has to be solid.

State practice authority
Collaboration requirements
Licensure
Billing and reimbursement
Business structure

The clinical skills are already there. The key is building a compliant, sustainable framework from day one.

If you’re considering telemedicine, this guide walks through the essentials:

Nurse practitioners can lead scalable telemedicine practices by aligning niche services with regional care gaps and payer demand. State-specific licensing, prescriptive authority, and physician collaboration laws are critical for legal, compliant virtual care delivery. Long-term success requires mas...

03/19/2026

Avoid costly mistakes when starting your practice.

The opportunity for NPs and PAs to launch their own practices has never been greater. As demand for primary care continues to grow and provider shortages persist nationwide, more clinicians are exploring practice ownership.

But the early stages of launching a practice can involve complex decisions, especially around physician collaboration, compliance requirements, and operational planning.

Join Tavi Schlueter, Growth Initiatives Director at Collaborating Docs, and Meghan Jewitt, CEO of Prax Medical Group, for a practical discussion designed to help NPs and PAs navigate these important first steps.

📅 Friday, April 17
⏰ 1:00 PM EST

Register and join the conversation.
🔗 https://23383790.hs-sites.com/starting-your-np-practice

03/18/2026

Continuity of care matters. When something changes, our priority is making sure patients aren’t left without support and clinicians aren’t left scrambling. Samantha’s experience reflects what we aim for every time: clear communication, follow-through, and peace of mind.

Read more about how we support practices at collaboratingdocs.com

03/17/2026

NPs & PAs, how important is having a mentor when you want to transition to being an entrepreneur?

03/16/2026

If you’ve just launched your new practice as an NP or PA, one of the biggest stressors is figuring out where your first patients will come from.

Today, we want to walk you through some practical, realistic ways to get your first 25 patients — without needing a massive marketing budget. If that sounds helpful, stay tuned.

Getting your first 25 patients takes time, and that’s completely normal. Most practices ramp up over 60 to 90 days. Keep showing up, keep building relationships, and don’t confuse a slow start with a bad start.

03/15/2026

If you’ve ever been asked, “Wait… what’s the difference between a Nurse Practitioner and a Physician Assistant?”

You’re not alone.

✔️ NPs and PAs both deliver high-quality patient care. Outcomes are comparable when practicing within scope. But the training pathways and regulatory landscapes are different.

✔️ NPs are educated through a nursing-based, population-focused model. Many are trained within specific patient populations and often bring strength in long-term continuity and holistic management.

✔️ PAs are trained in the medical model as generalists. Their pathway often allows for broader specialty mobility and procedural flexibility across different practice settings.

Regulatory environments vary. Some NPs practice independently depending on the state. PAs typically practice in collaborative or supervisory models, though structures continue to evolve.

So what does this actually mean in practice?

It means the best outcomes happen when roles are clearly defined, collaborative agreements are strong, and both NPs and PAs are supported appropriately within their scope.

At Collaborating Docs, we work with NPs and PAs to help create compliant, sustainable collaboration structures that allow you to focus on what matters most: patient care.

Learn more at https://collaboratingdocs.com/pros-and-cons-of-nurse-practitioner-vs-physician-assistant-roles/

03/13/2026

Starting or growing a practice comes with a lot of moving parts. Having the right guidance in place can make those steps feel clear instead of overwhelming.

We’re grateful to support clinicians like Maggs who are building meaningful work in their communities.

If you’re ready to make your next move with more confidence, learn more here: https://collaboratingdocs.com/testimonials/?

03/11/2026

How do you actually start a Nurse Practitioner private practice?

It begins with understanding your state’s scope of practice laws, forming the right legal entity, securing malpractice coverage, and navigating payer contracting. Those early steps set the tone for everything that follows.

From there, financial stability depends on thoughtful budgeting, diversified revenue streams, and building an efficient clinical infrastructure supported by the right EMR and team.

Long-term growth comes from consistent quality assurance, strong risk management, and scaling services while maintaining compliance.

If you’re serious about building your own practice, we break it down step by step here: https://collaboratingdocs.com/how-to-start-a-nurse-practitioner-private-practice/?

Starting a nurse practitioner private practice involves navigating state scope of practice laws, legal entity formation, malpractice insurance, and payer contracting. Financial success depends on strategic budgeting, diversified revenue models, and building efficient clinical infrastructure supporte...

03/10/2026

Some journeys into medicine start with a moment that never leaves you.

For Dr. Hammett, caring for his grandmother after her amputation at age eight shaped the physician he would become.

Today, as an Internal Medicine physician practicing Geriatric Medicine, he brings that same depth of purpose into collaboration.

He shares that serving as a collaborating physician creates space to teach, support, and stay open to new perspectives.

Swipe through to see his best advice and know more about our collaborating physician community here: https://collaboratingdocs.com

03/09/2026

APC Entrepreneurs, what kind of support would help you most right now?

03/08/2026

What does a full hospital shift really look like for a Specialized NP?

It often starts before sunrise with chart reviews and morning rounds. Then come procedures and consults, sometimes planned, sometimes urgent. The afternoon is about reassessing decisions, reviewing new data, and adjusting care in real time. Later, it’s team collaboration and careful handoff to ensure continuity. The day ends with documentation and reflection before doing it all again tomorrow.

Read the full breakdown here:
https://collaboratingdocs.com/day-in-the-life-specialized-nurse-practitioners-in-hospitals/

03/07/2026

Meet Our Team of Medical Experts 💚

Behind every successful NP and PA practice is a team that understands the clinical, operational, and regulatory realities you’re navigating.

Our onboarding leaders, project directors, hiring specialists, and onboarding consultants bring real-world experience in private practice, credentialing, physician collaboration, and growth strategy.

They’ve helped thousands of NPs and PAs move from “Where do I even start?” to fully structured, compliant, revenue-generating practices.

And just as importantly, we focus on the right match, the right collaborating physician, the right systems, the right support for your specialty and state.

If you’re thinking about starting or scaling, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Learn more about our experts here: https://collaboratingdocs.com/experts/