Michigan Physician Collaboration
Find a collaborating physician in Michigan
GuardianMD matches nurse practitioners and physician assistants with physicians licensed in Michigan, and supports the agreement and oversight their role requires.
Licensed in Michigan
Agreements built around state requirements
Get matched
Fast physician matching in Michigan
GuardianMD connects eligible Michigan nurse practitioners and physician assistants with Michigan-licensed physicians based on provider type, services, specialty, and physician-relationship needs. We supports the administrative and technology side of the relationship, while licensed providers remain responsible for clinical decisions.
Getting started in Michigan
Everything your Michigan practice needs to get started
The appropriate physician relationship depends on the provider type and services involved. GuardianMD helps organize the matching, relationship documents, communication, and ongoing administrative support in one place.
- Matching with a Michigan-licensed physician
- Relationship documents and onboarding support
- Protocol and chart-review workflows, when applicable
- Physician communication and documentation support
- Access to the GuardianMD platform
Who we serve
Collaboration for every practice type in Michigan
GuardianMD’s physician-matching services support eligible Michigan nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Support is organized around the clinician’s provider type, services, specialty, and practice arrangement.
Because Michigan uses different frameworks for APRNs and physician assistants, each physician relationship and its supporting documents are considered separately.
How it works
From the first call to ongoing support
Tell us about your practice
Share your license type, service lines, and where you plan to operate in Michigan
Get matched to a physician
We identify a physician licensed in Michigan whose specialty aligns with the care you deliver.
Review the agreement
Your agreement is built around state requirements and walked through with you before signing.
Stay supported
Coordinated chart reviews, protocol updates, and physician access continue through the platform.
State Resources
Helpful links to Michigan’s licensing boards
This reference outlines the essential state medical compliance regulations that guide daily clinical practice and patient care. It serves as a quick-reference tool to help maintain the highest standards of legal and professional compliance.
The resources below link to the state’s official licensing boards.
Medical board:
Nursing board:
Pharmacy board:
Because healthcare regulations are frequently updated, please use this reference as a general guide and always defer to the current mandates of your State Boards of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy.
Common questions
Collaboration in Michigan
Do Michigan nurse practitioners need a collaborating physician?
Michigan LARA states that APRNs may prescribe nonscheduled drugs without physician delegation. Prescribing schedule 2–5 controlled substances requires physician delegation and a written delegation agreement. The applicable physician relationship therefore depends on the services and prescribing activities involved. Learn more at the State of Michigan Nursing Licensing Guide and FAQs
What physician relationship does a Michigan physician assistant use?
Michigan physician assistants practice with a participating physician under a practice agreement. The practice agreement must meet the applicable requirements of the Michigan Public Health Code.
How does GuardianMD support physician relationships in Michigan?
GuardianMD provides administrative and technology-enabled support for physician matching, relationship documents, protocols, chart-review workflows, communication, and documentation when applicable. Clinical decisions and responsibilities remain with the licensed providers.
Can a Michigan collaborating physician support an APRN remotely?
Michigan allows required communication to occur in person, by telephone, or through telecommunications. Physical presence is not the only permitted arrangement. The physician must still satisfy applicable responsibilities for availability, consultation, review, and predetermined procedures and drug protocols.
What must a Michigan APRN’s controlled-substance delegation agreement include?
The written authorization must include the names, license numbers, and signatures of the APRN and delegating physician, any limitations or exceptions, and the effective date. The physician must review it annually, record the review date, keep the authorization at the physician’s primary practice location, and provide the APRN with a signed copy. Review the State of Michigan LARA guidance here
Medical, nursing, and pharmacy boards: https://michigan.gov/lara
Last updated: 8-24-2026