Collaborating Docs

What Collaborating Docs does

Collaborating Docs, legally operating as DePasquale & Associates, Inc. and founded in 2020, is a U.S.-based healthcare staffing and compliance marketplace that matches Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) with qualified collaborating physicians. The company has matched more than 4,000 NPs and PAs and maintains a network of over 1,800 physicians across all U.S. states, providing 100% compliant legal agreements and ongoing state-specific compliance oversight. It serves three primary customer segments: large healthcare organizations and telemedicine companies with 20+ NPs/PAs, small-to-mid-sized practices with 1–19 NPs/PAs, and independent NPs/PAs launching solo practices.

The product suite has evolved from a single matching service into an end-to-end workforce platform. Core offerings include Collaborating Physician Coverage (a subscription-style compliance and matching service), APC Hiring Services (flat-fee recruiting for NPs and PAs), in-house Credentialing Support, and a dedicated Physician Team Platform that recruits physicians interested in supervisory roles. Adjacent partner services in credentialing, billing, licensing, and practice formation extend the value chain without the company building those capabilities internally. Technology is described as "Not disclosed"; there is no public API, no mobile application, and no documented AI/ML components — the platform is delivered as a web-based service supported by a small (1–10) employee team.

Collaborating Docs monetizes primarily through subscription-based collaborating physician coverage and flat-fee recruiting placements, with pricing handled via quote rather than published rates. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining a website-driven self-serve funnel for independent practitioners with enterprise engagement for larger organizations, supplemented by a $250-per-referral partner program and content marketing through its blog and weekly email newsletter. The company received investment from TT Capital Partners in November 2024 and operates exclusively in the United States, explicitly excluding EU users per its privacy policy.

Name

Collaborating Docs

Legal name

DePasquale & Associates, Inc.

Website

https://collaboratingdocs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Collaborating Docs is a U.S. healthcare marketplace matching Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with collaborating physicians for state-required compliance. It serves independent NPs/PAs, small practices, and large healthcare organizations via subscription coverage and flat-fee recruiting services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Staffing and Compliance Services

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare Clinical & Allied Health Staffing (BPACADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Healthcare Clinical Direct Hire (Nursing/Allied/Physicians) (BPACAFAH)

Keywords

• Healthcare staffing services
• Nurse practitioner matching
• Collaborating physician network
• APC recruiting services
• Physician compliance coverage

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. APC Hiring Services: Flat-fee recruiting services for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs), providing vetted, qualified, practice-ready candidates to healthcare organizations.
2. Collaborating Physician Coverage: Matching NPs and PAs with qualified collaborating physicians through a nationwide network, providing expert compliance oversight and ongoing support to help practitioners start practicing confidently and compliantly.
3. Referral Program: Partners earn $250 for every qualified NP or PA referral who meets with the onboarding team; referred providers receive $250 off their onboarding fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Collaborating Docs matches Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) with qualified collaborating physicians through a nationwide network of over 1,800 physicians, providing expert compliance oversight and ongoing support to enable NPs/PAs to practice compliantly in their respective states. The company also offers flat-fee recruiting/hiring services for NPs and PAs and provider credentialing support to healthcare organizations, group practices, and independent practitioners.

Product overview

Collaborating Docs is a healthcare staffing and compliance platform that operates as a unified suite of services rather than a single product. The core offering consists of Collaborating Physician Coverage (matching NPs and PAs with collaborating physicians through a nationwide network of over 1,800 physicians) and APC Hiring Services (flat-fee recruiting for NPs and PAs). Supporting these are Credentialing Support for NPs and PAs (both in-house and through recommended partners Anytime Credentialing and Heavenly Ink Credentialing), Employer Coverage for organizations managing NP/PA workforces, and NP/PA Entrepreneur Coverage for independent practitioners. The platform also includes a Referral Program, partner service directories for billing and practice formation, and educational blog resources. The company has matched over 4,000 NPs and PAs across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collaborating Physician Coverage Matches nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) with qualified collaborating physicians across a nationwide network of over 1,800 physicians, providing expert compliance oversight and ongoing support to help providers start practicing confidently and compliantly.
• APC Hiring Services Flat-fee recruiting service for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) that provides vetted, qualified, and practice-ready candidates with streamlined hiring support for healthcare practices and enterprises.
• Employer Collaborating Physician Coverage Collaborating physician arrangements and ongoing compliance support for employers managing NP and PA workforces, ensuring compliance with state supervision requirements at scale.
• NP and PA Entrepreneur Coverage Collaborating physician coverage solutions tailored for independent nurse practitioners and physician assistants building their own practices, offering personalized support for launching and growing independent practices.
• Credentialing Support for NPs and PAs Provider credentialing service that verifies qualifications, education, training, and licensure of NPs and PAs to facilitate their integration into healthcare systems, insurance networks, and hospital privileges.
• Physician Team Platform Recruitment platform for physicians interested in providing collaborating or supervisory physician services for NPs and PAs, facilitating connections between physicians and the practitioner community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,000 NPs and PAs successfully matched with collaborating physicians
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Anytime Credentialing LLCminorOthersRecommended credentialing partner specializing in end-to-end provider credentialing, recredentialing, and payer enrollment across multiple specialties and healthcare settings nationwide.
• Heavenly Ink Credentialing, IncminorOthersCredentialing partner specializing in commercial insurance provider enrollment, Medicare/Medicaid enrollment, PECOS, CAQH registration, NPI registration, and business startup support services for NPs and PAs.
• NP LicensingminorOthersLicensing partner providing services for nurse practitioners.
• TebraminorOthersBilling partner providing practice management and billing solutions for healthcare organizations.
• RXNTminorOthersBilling partner offering electronic health records, practice management, and billing software solutions.
• Buffalo BillingminorOthersBilling partner providing revenue cycle management services.
• RemedlyminorOthersRevenue cycle management partner offering comprehensive billing and practice management solutions.
• Sunray MB SolutionsminorOthersMedical billing partner providing billing and revenue cycle services.
• J&J ConsultingminorOthersConsulting and billing partner for healthcare organizations.
• DuetminorOthersPartner offering billing and credentialing solutions for healthcare practices.
• NPPENminorOthersPractice formation partner supporting nurse practitioner entrepreneurial efforts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CompHealth: CompHealth is a large healthcare staffing company placing physicians, NPs, PAs, and allied professionals nationwide. It competes for the same employer buyer segment on the staffing and coverage side of the business.
• Staff Care (AMN Healthcare): Staff Care is the locum tenens division of AMN Healthcare, placing physicians and advanced practice clinicians nationwide. Comparable in its NP/PA coverage and hiring offerings to Collaborating Docs' enterprise services.
• AMN Healthcare: AMN Healthcare is a publicly traded leader in healthcare workforce solutions including locum tenens, permanent placement, and allied staffing. It competes broadly for the same healthcare organization buyers that Collaborating Docs targets with its enterprise workforce offering.
• Hayes Locums: Hayes Locums is a locum tenens staffing firm focused on physicians and advanced practice providers. Competes with Collaborating Docs for healthcare organizations seeking temporary and permanent NP/PA coverage.
• Jackson Healthcare: Jackson Healthcare is one of the largest U.S. healthcare staffing companies, placing physicians, NPs, PAs, and allied health professionals. It serves a broader portfolio of healthcare workforce needs but overlaps with Collaborating Docs on the NP/PA staffing and placement side.

Direct peers

• NPHub: NPHub is a direct competitor that matches nurse practitioners with collaborating physicians and provides hiring services for NP/PA practices. Highly comparable business model targeting the same NP/PA entrepreneur segment with similar coverage offerings.
• NP Now: NP Now is a recruiting firm specializing in permanent placement of nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Directly comparable to Collaborating Docs' APC Hiring Services stream for healthcare employers.
• Barton Associates: Barton Associates is a locum tenens staffing firm placing physicians, NPs, and PAs in temporary and permanent roles. Overlaps with Collaborating Docs' APC Hiring Services and coverage model by matching advanced practice clinicians with healthcare organizations.

Emerging players

• ThriveAP: ThriveAP provides NP training, mentoring, and collaborative physician matching for nurse practitioners transitioning into practice. Comparable to Collaborating Docs' entrepreneur segment with adjacent educational and clinical support services.
• MidlevelU: MidlevelU (now ThriveAP's predecessor/adjacent brand) provides career resources, education, and job matching for NPs and PAs. Comparable to Collaborating Docs on the NP/PA entrepreneur audience and adjacent content/matching services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/collaboratingdocsfb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/collaboratingdocs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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