FAQs | Florida & Georgia | PCOS Sisters Telehealth

FAQ

How do I obtain Imaging?

Imaging (if needed) is not included in the visit price, but there are many discount radiology/ultrasound clinics I can recommend. Negotiated price ranges from $100-200 for self-pay patients.

How do I obtain labs?

Labs are not included in membership subscriptions. You may take a lab order to any Quest labs for collection. Prices range from $50-200. I have worked hard to negotiate these low prices and I pass the savings on to you! Labs often cost much less when self-paying than when using insurance. Discount labs are not availble for New York residents.

I have private insurance. Can I use it for medications, imaging, and labs?

Yes! If you have insurance that covers your labs, imaging, and medications, you may use it, but you might find that our negotiated prices are cheaper if you self-pay.

Are telehealth visits safe?

Telehealth services are safe and effective for the evaluation of most medical conditions. Your telehealth appointment will occur with a face-to-face video chat. However, we can manage your existing medications via telehealth. We will refer for a physical exam every year.

What States do you service for medical visits? Coaching visits?

You must be physically located in the state of GA, FL, or NY at this time for medical visits, lab orders, prescribed medication, and treatment managed by Dr. Lynsey Johnson, DNP, FNP-C. Additional states coming soon! Clients outside of NY, GA, and FL will receive coaching/consulting not medical services, as I am only licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in GA, NY, & FL. This means you will receive a PCOS Action Plan document, unlimited consult meetings via zoom, and access to the Trainerize diet/exercise program with community support. Your PCOS Action Plan may include recommendations for lab work, diagnostic tests, and treatment options that would need to be carried out/reviewed by a licensed medical provider in your state. I cannot diagnose medical conditions or review/interpret your labs/medical plans created/ordered by a medical provider. Nor can I provide referrals.

Do you prescribe controlled substances such as narcotic pain medication?

At this time we cannot prescribe controlled substances via telehealth visits per Florida state laws.

If I have diabetes or high blood pressure, how will you monitor it?

We will need blood pressure readings from home for hypertension and a glucose log for diabetes if you are expecting changes in existing prescriptions. If no glucose log is available, we will need to order labs at the time of your visit.

Are certain conditions not able to be diagnosed via Telehealth?

There are certain conditions that are not suitable for diagnosis via telehealth.
*We cannot diagnose high blood pressure or asthma due to the in-person physical exam required which is not possible via telemedicine.

Do you accept insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid?

We are a cash pay only practice, meaning we do not accept insurance. Cash pay includes credit cards and debit cards. We cannot accept Medicaid or Medicare patients, even if you agree to pay cash as we do not bill insurance. We do accept Care Credit.

Do you recommend maintaining catastrophic insurance?

Yes, a PCOS Sisters subscription membership is not health insurance and will not cover events such as hospitalization or care outside of our telehealth practice. It is recommended that you maintain catastrophic health insurance for these events.