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Expert Collaborating Physicians

Wellness MD Group connects you with the right licensed physician who meets your state’s regulatory requirements and offers a seamless, collaborative partnership throughout the duration of your agreement.

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Expert Collaborating Physicians for Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants

If you live and choose to work in a non-full practice authority (FPA) state, you are required to have a relationship with a physician to practice to the full extent of your training.

Wellness MD Group’s goal is to match you with the right physician that can comply with your state’s regulations and provide a seamless and supportive relationship during the course of your agreement.

Our service will provide:

Collaborating with patient

COLLABORATIVE & DELEGATION OF SERVICES AGREEMENT:

Depending on your state and whether you are an APRN or PA, you may be required to have a practice agreement with a physician. Our legal team will draft your agreement and provide that to you.

CHART REVIEW

There is often a requirement for chart reviews and it does vary per state. Your matched physician will be required to review a certain percentage of your charts and/or prescribing practices.

ROUTINE MEETING

In some states, there may be a requirement for routine meetings. Our legal team will identify what is required, and whether in-person or through video/phone call, we will make sure our physician complies. *additional fee may be required if ‘in person’

NEXT STEPS:

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Step 1

You give us the green light!
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Step 2

Your sign a service agreement.
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Step 3

We match you with a physician.
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Step 4

You sign your collaborative agreement.
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Step 5

Let's get to work!

State Practice and Licensure Laws

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Full Practice

State practice and licensure laws permit all NPs to evaluate patients; diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests; and initiate and manage treatments, including prescribing medications and controlled substances, under the exclusive licensure authority of the state board of nursing. This is the model recommended by the National Academy of Medicine, formerly called the Institute of Medicine, and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

Reduced Practice

State practice and licensure laws reduce the ability of NPs to engage in at least one element of NP practice. State law requires a career-long regulated collaborative agreement with another health provider in order for the NP to provide patient care, or it limits the setting of one or more elements of NP practice.

Restricted Practice

State practice and licensure laws restrict the ability of NPs to engage in at least one element of NP practice. State law requires career-long supervision, delegation or team management by another health provider in order for the NP to provide patient care.

Frequently Asked Questions

A collaborating physician is a licensed medical doctor (MD or DO) who provides required oversight and clinical support to mid-level providers such as nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs). Many states mandate formal collaboration agreements when NPs or PAs practice independently or offer services such as prescribing medications, performing procedures, or supervising patient care. Whether you’re operating in a full-practice, reduced-practice, or restricted-practice state, we ensure you’re matched with a physician who fulfills your specific oversight obligations.

Our collaborating physicians support a wide range of licensed mid-level providers, including:

  • Nurse Practitioners (NPs)

  • Physician Assistants (PAs)

  • In some cases, Registered Nurses (RNs) under standing orders (state-dependent)

We align the collaboration structure with both state laws and the scope of services offered by your team.

Yes. Many of our physicians hold multi-state licenses and are available to support practices across multiple locations or telehealth platforms. If your state has specific licensure or proximity requirements, we’ll ensure proper alignment or source a physician accordingly.

Absolutely. We draft and execute state-compliant collaboration agreements, tailored to your practice type and provider roles. We also assist with any state filings, board notifications, or documentation submissions required for compliance.

This varies by state and provider type. In general, our collaborating physicians:

  • Conduct regular virtual or in-person meetings (monthly or quarterly, as required)

  • Remain accessible for consultation, clinical questions, and case escalations

  • Provide chart reviews and oversight based on regulatory mandates
    We ensure the required touch-points are built into the agreement and tracked appropriately.

Yes. We have extensive experience supporting fully remote and telehealth-based practices. Our collaborating physicians can oversee virtual care models, including prescribing protocols, documentation reviews, and workflow design, while maintaining full compliance with state telehealth laws.

Yes. We ensure each collaborating physician meets all state-specific regulations, including:

  • Required frequency of chart reviews

  • In-person or virtual supervision protocols

  • Geographic proximity requirements, if applicable (some states require supervising physicians to be within a certain mileage of the provider)

Our team stays up to date with evolving state laws and ensures your collaboration remains compliant at all times.

Yes. Our physicians are experienced in overseeing a variety of treatment protocols, including:

  • Medical weight loss (e.g., GLP-1s like semaglutide)

  • Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

  • IV hydration and vitamin therapy

  • Peptides, aesthetics, and other wellness treatments

    We provide support with protocol development, delegation models, and clinical oversight to ensure safe, compliant prescribing.

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