Collaborating Docs

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/

03/06/2026

“I wish I had this sooner.”

Finding the right billing partner can change everything, with fewer headaches, cleaner systems, and more time back in your week.

Setting up the right structure from day one saves time, money, and stress.

If you’re thinking about starting or scaling your practice, watch until the end to see the billing services we love at Collaborating Docs 💚

03/05/2026

In the context of rising patient demand, physician workforce limitations, and the increasing complexity of dermatologic care, the distinction between dermatologists and physician assistants in dermatology has never been more consequential.

As professionals who have worked alongside both groups in a variety of clinical and academic settings, we have seen firsthand how crucial it is to delineate roles clearly and responsibly. The integration of PAs into dermatology practices has become not only common but often essential to meet patient volume and maintain operational efficiency. However, this expansion also raises critical questions regarding scope, training, and quality of care.

Our goal is not to draw arbitrary lines or promote hierarchy for its own sake, but rather to illuminate the factual, structural, and clinical distinctions that exist between these roles.

Read the full article here:

In the context of rising patient demand, physician workforce limitations, and the increasing complexity of dermatologic care, the distinction between dermatologists and physician assistants (PAs) in dermatology has never been more consequential. As someone who has worked alongside both groups in a v...

03/04/2026

NPs & PAs, if you’re heading to NP Institute in Nashville, we hope you’ll stop by and connect with us. 💚

These few days are more than sessions and CE credits. They’re conversations about how you’re practicing, what’s changing in your state, and how you want to grow next.

We’re looking forward to real discussions about collaboration, scope, autonomy, and the everyday decisions that shape patient care. The kind you don’t always get to have in between clinic hours.

📍March 19 to 22 in Nashville.

Register now and use code COLLABORATE to save $100 off registration. We’d truly love to see you there.

03/03/2026

Thrilled to share that Tavi Schlueter, Director of Growth Initiatives and Collaborating Docs, was recently featured in MDLinx, speaking to the importance of early detection and proactive care in pediatric settings — a reminder of why we do what we do every day.

Read the feature here: https://www.mdlinx.com/article/hofh-in-children-key-diagnostic-challenges-and-the-case-for-early-detection/6uIiPuIRWZWISKCIPX0bmx

At Collaborating Docs, our mission is to help healthcare providers deliver care where it’s needed most — especially in communities facing access barriers. Supporting early identification and empowering clinicians with the right tools and support isn’t just better medicine — it’s better access to care for patients and families across the country.
Expanding healthcare access means reducing operational friction: streamlined credentialing, responsive clinical collaboration, and systems that help providers stay focused on outcomes. That’s the work we’re proud to be building.

Grateful to everyone pushing access forward — there’s still important work ahead.

03/03/2026

NPs & PAs, when you were getting started with your private practice, what took longer than expected?

03/02/2026

If you’re in your first three months as an entrepreneurial NP or PA, this video is for you. We want to share one tip that can save you a lot of money early on and help you avoid a mistake we see all the time. If that sounds helpful, stay tuned.

Here’s the tip: don’t overspend on branding and tech before you invest in the foundations that actually keep your doors open.

If you’re a new NP or PA entrepreneur, give yourself permission to start lean, smart, and supported. Save where you can, and invest where it protects you. In those first three months, success looks like clarity and confidence, not perfection.