Understanding Physician Collaboration Requirements
What Is Physician Collaboration?
Physician collaboration refers to a formal professional relationship required for some nurse practitioners (NPs/APRNs) to practice or prescribe. Depending on the state, it may involve a written agreement, consultation, chart review, or prescribing conditions. Physician assistant (PA) supervision requirements are distinct and should be checked separately.
Requirements vary by state. Some NPs need an ongoing collaboration relationship, some have a transition period, and others can practice independently. Use the state summaries below as a starting point, then confirm the current requirements with the relevant state board.
Key Takeaways
Requirements differ by state and experience. Collaboration may be ongoing, transitional, or unnecessary for an NP who meets the state’s practice requirements.
Check the agreement and prescribing rules. Where collaboration is required, the state may specify documentation, review, ratio, and prescribing conditions.
Check every state where care is delivered. Telehealth and multi-state operations require attention to the applicable state rules and current licenses.
Physician Collaboration Requirements by State
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Alabama Physician Collaboration Requirements
Alaska Physician Collaboration Requirements
Arizona Physician Collaboration Requirements
Arkansas Physician Collaboration Requirements
California Physician Collaboration Requirements
Colorado Physician Collaboration Requirements
Connecticut Physician Collaboration Requirements
Delaware Physician Collaboration Requirements
Florida Physician Collaboration Requirements
Georgia Physician Collaboration Requirements
Hawaii Physician Collaboration Requirements
Idaho Physician Collaboration Requirements
Illinois Physician Collaboration Requirements
Indiana Physician Collaboration Requirements
Iowa Physician Collaboration Requirements
Kansas Physician Collaboration Requirements
Kentucky Physician Collaboration Requirements
Louisiana Physician Collaboration Requirements
Maine Physician Collaboration Requirements
Maryland Physician Collaboration Requirements
Massachusetts Physician Collaboration Requirements
Michigan Physician Collaboration Requirements
Minnesota Physician Collaboration Requirements
Mississippi Physician Collaboration Requirements
Missouri Physician Collaboration Requirements
Montana Physician Collaboration Requirements
Nebraska Physician Collaboration Requirements
Nevada Physician Collaboration Requirements
New Hampshire Physician Collaboration Requirements
New Jersey Physician Collaboration Requirements
New Mexico Physician Collaboration Requirements
New York Physician Collaboration Requirements
North Carolina Physician Collaboration Requirements
North Dakota Physician Collaboration Requirements
Ohio Physician Collaboration Requirements
Oklahoma Physician Collaboration Requirements
Oregon Physician Collaboration Requirements
Pennsylvania Physician Collaboration Requirements
Rhode Island Physician Collaboration Requirements
South Carolina Physician Collaboration Requirements
South Dakota Physician Collaboration Requirements
Tennessee Physician Collaboration Requirements
Texas Physician Collaboration Requirements
Utah Physician Collaboration Requirements
Vermont Physician Collaboration Requirements
Virginia Physician Collaboration Requirements
Washington Physician Collaboration Requirements
West Virginia Physician Collaboration Requirements
Wisconsin Physician Collaboration Requirements
Wyoming Physician Collaboration Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
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