Collaborating Docs

04/23/2026

Partnering with the right physician that matches your needs is a critical step in taking your practice to the next level—and it's one we take seriously.

Hayes Saul, Physician Onboarding Liaison at Collaborating Docs, helps pair NPs and PAs with the right physician through careful consideration and thorough interviews.

Get a peek behind our process of choosing the right physician for entrepreneurs. ➡️

04/21/2026

Getting a new practice off the ground can make stress a regular part of your day. But these tips can make managing that stress—and remembering the "why" behind your business—a bit easier.

04/14/2026

Starting your practice on the right foot as an NP or PA can help avoid costly mistakes.

This Friday, Tavi Schlueter, Growth Initiatives Director at Collaborating Docs, and Meghan Jewitt, CEO of Prax Health, will share practical tips for launching a practice, including navigating physician collaboration, compliance requirements, operational planning, and more.

📅 Friday, April 17
⏰ 1:00 PM EST

There's still time to register: https://23383790.hs-sites.com/starting-your-np-practice

04/13/2026

The energy was alive at the FLANP & NNPEN 2026 Annual Conference in Florida last week! 🔥

As a preferred collaboration partner of FLANP & NNPEN, we were proud to meet with Nurse Practitioners and hear about their ambitious career goals. NPs are at the heart of our healthcare system, and by empowering and supporting them, we can help shape the next generation of practice owners.

Until next time! 👋

04/12/2026

We’re grateful for providers like David Merriman, APRN-PMHNP, BS, who trust us to support their practice.

In psychiatry and beyond, having the right collaborating physician relationship brings clarity, compliance, and confidence to daily clinical work.

When structure is in place, NPs and PAs can focus on what matters most — patient care.

Thank you, David, for sharing your experience.

Visit collaboratingdocs.com to learn how we support providers nationwide.

04/11/2026

Finding the right collaborating physician can feel like one of the hardest parts of building a practice — but it doesn’t have to be.

Whether you’re just starting your journey or you’ve been searching for a while, there are clear steps that make the process more strategic and less stressful.

This guide walks through:

• Where to look for collaborators
• What to evaluate in a partnership
• How to communicate expectations clearly
• Common mistakes to avoid

If securing a collaborating physician has been a roadblock, this breakdown gives you a framework to move forward with confidence.

Read more here:

Identify compliance requirements by reviewing state-specific regulations, scope of practice rules, and physician eligibility criteria. Define collaboration needs, including specialty alignment, operational responsibilities, and availability expectations. Use structured vetting and formal agreements....

04/10/2026

Every day, we talk with NPs and PAs who are dreaming about starting their own practice or launching a side business where they can finally do things their way.

They want to set their own schedule, design policies that actually make sense, and care for patients the way they believe healthcare should be delivered. Honestly, those conversations are some of our absolute favorites.

In this video, we are going to be discussing when the right time is for an NP or PA to start their own practice. So if that interests you, stay tuned.

04/09/2026

Every patient deserves timely, high-quality care.

And that begins with supporting the clinicians who deliver it.

At Collaborating Docs, we work alongside advanced practice providers, healthcare leaders, and organizations to create accessible, supportive physician partnerships for nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

When collaboration is structured clearly and intentionally, clinicians can practice with confidence, focus on patient care, and build sustainable careers nationwide.

That is the mission.

Learn more at collaboratingdocs.com

04/08/2026

The Collaborating Docs team is heading to the FLANP & NNPEN 2026 Annual Conference this week to connect with NPs eager to take their careers to the next level.

If you're planning to attend, be sure to meet with Tavi Schlueter in booth 20 to talk about talking ownership of your own practice with confidence.

04/07/2026

🌎 This year's World Health Day theme sends a powerful message: Together for health. Stand with science.

Through collaboration, community, and empowering the next generation of NPs and PAs, we can make a difference in the health of our people and planet.

See how Collaborating Docs supports collaboration and confidence-building. ⬇️

04/07/2026

NPs and PAs, how do you manage burnout and stress?

04/06/2026

Advanced clinical practice continues to expand across increasingly complex care environments.

Specialized providers are contributing within high-acuity settings, strengthening system performance, and addressing growing procedural and population-based demands across healthcare.

As clinical roles evolve, clearly defined structures and well-established collaborative frameworks become essential to maintaining quality, safety, and operational integrity.

Modern medicine requires intentional alignment.

Learn more at https://collaboratingdocs.com/advanced-practice-registered-nurse-education-and-scope/?