NY resident trying to use telemedicine clinics from out of state

[Financematt05]

Any advice for do someone who lives in NY for using an online source like Defy Medical? I’ve been told that labs here won’t accept orders from out of state. Are there any options for me?

 

[HealthMan]

Any advice for do someone who lives in NY for using an online source like Defy Medical? I’ve been told that labs here won’t accept orders from out of state. Are there any options for me?

Not true. I am with Defy and get labs done in NYC (Labcorp)

 

[Financematt05]

Well it’s definitely true, but I’ve also heard some people slip by, others get turned away. Hopefully I get lucky

 

[wondering]

Im in Ny and I get my labs done locally. The labs dont care they want the business.

 

[Financematt05]

Im in Ny and I get my labs done locally. The labs dont care they want the business.

Awesome! I was hoping that would be the case

 

[Cataceous]

The deal with New York and at least a couple other nanny states is that they don't trust you with ordering your own lab tests. But you can be treated by out-of-state experts who may need to be appropriately licensed or registered with the state.

 

[wondering]

Awesome! I was hoping that would be the case

Defy emails me a PDF of the lab order and I just print to out and go to my local lab.

 

[Charliebizz]

I’m on Long Island ny no problem using defy. I was also a patient of dr crisler and in’s covered my labs

 

[wondering]

The deal with New York and at least a couple other nanny states is that they don't trust you with ordering your own lab tests. But you can be treated by out-of-state experts who may need to be appropriately licensed or registered with the state.

I don't think the state should interfere, but I don't think it is out of line for insurance companies to require an order from an MD. Otherwise, people would be racking up silly labs all day long (not that docs don't do that sometimes). But, if someone was paying COD, then I think we should be able to get whatever labs we want.

 

[Charliebizz]

I don't think the state should interfere, but I don't think it is out of line for insurance companies to require an order from an MD. Otherwise, people would be racking up silly labs all day long (not that docs don't do that sometimes). But, if someone was paying COD, then I think we should be able to get whatever labs we want.

i think we should be able to pay out of pocket for what ever labs we want it doesn’t really make sense to me. It’s like telling people they can’t go to cvs and take blood pressure it’s just a diagnostic tool. NY is silly

 

[wondering]

i think we should be able to pay out of pocket for what ever labs we want it doesn’t really make sense to me. It’s like telling people they can’t go to cvs and take blood pressure it’s just a diagnostic tool. NY is silly

Agree, COD = cash on delivery. If you have the means to pay, then get what you want.

 

[Appassionato]

I mean, it works like that in all the European countries I've been in. You walk in the lab, get your blood tests and pay.

The national health system even cover all or some of the blood tests if prescribed by your doctor.

The health system in the US is a joke, seriously. With NY being beyond that level.

 

[Financematt05]

You guys were right though.. I had no trouble at all

 

[Financematt05]

New York does not allow low cost cash pay labs without a doctors signature. You have to use your insurance or pay their cash prices. The same is with New Jersey.

I had no trouble

 

[Renman23]

I mean, it works like that in all the European countries I've been in. You walk in the lab, get your blood tests and pay.

The national health system even cover all or some of the blood tests if prescribed by your doctor.

The health system in the US is a joke, seriously. With NY being beyond that level.

Dont blame the system ..... blame the VOTERS!....... Its our government and our fault.