Tl;dr: I had my 1st ever app't w/ a psychiatrist & felt scammed.
We met via telehealth. I called ahead to confirm this was ok, I had been referred for med. management. I was unaware you could practice med. mgm't via telehealth in TX. They confirmed it was ok.
I scheduled my app't 4 days after I was due for a refill on my 10 day supply, it was an "as needed" med. They rescheduled, they had to wait 28 days after med pickup per DEA laws. I said ok & used the herbs & meditation techniques f/ my care team to get through the med gap.
We met online. When he connected, he didn't have his vid on. I asked if he checked his vid settings. He said it gave him trouble all day & called several times, although we were already connected online. He could see & hear me & I could hear him. I said I don't check my personal phone but every couple hours at work. He said I had an app't with him. I said it would be unusual for me to be on my personal phone at work when we were connected for our video app't as planned. It was weird.
I provided my medical records & referral f/ my GP. I gave the info my GP advised me to, regarding meds I tried & meds we found successful. I showed him my physical script bottles - my GP had recently changed dosage of one but I straightened that out.
After providing the info f/ my GP, he told me we were not a fit b/c I was taking 2 controlled meds which he thought should be managed in person. I told him that's what I thought originally which is why I called ahead to double check. It was a hard time with providers' inconsistency during the pandemic, & I wanted something stable. He apologized & offered to follow up with me regarding reimbursement for our $195 10min. app't.
I never received follow-up, so called days later to check reimbursement status. They said he sent discharge paperwork. I said that was what we talked about. I hadn't received it yet & requested they send it to me. They said they already had & would again, still haven't received. I told them I coordinated with my GP to stop taking 1 of the 2 meds discussed w/ the psychiatrist, it was minimally effective, so it was just 1 med remaining on the referral. The clinic I work at discharges patients, however if circumstances change & they need to resume services, we can readmit them. After I shared I was taking FEWER meds, the rep. informed me that he discharged me because I was "exhibiting HIGH drug seeking behavior", so they would not readmit me.
I was completely shocked! The info he asked for was consistent w/ what my GP advised me to provide. So, I Googled what "drug seeking behavior" was. It said things like: needing to make app'ts urgently/ at days end, calling regularly, requesting specific meds & not being open to alternatives, dressing in an odd manner, "Dr. shopping", coming from out of town, etc.
NONE of this occurred at all in any way. I have the same Dr./ care team for 7+ years. I dressed in a plain tank top & pair of cotton shorts, it was over 100°. I was flexible when the clinic changed the app't. I used other meds/ non medicinal care with my regular therapy, PT, ND, & GP having had me try 30+ combined treatments. I called about the reimbursement during normal biz hrs. The app't occurred in the town I live.
They still ghosted me about the reimbursement & treated me like a criminal in the process.
UPDATE: EzCare reached out & was compassionate, understanding, validating, & apologized. Refund processed. Assuming follow through, they stated details for which they intend on taking necessary action to ensure future clients feel care & compassion regardless of fit. Thank you!
UPDATE 2: After months, the clinic began sending daily emails to reschedule. Why!?
Reply from EZCare Clinic
2025.10.30
Dear Briauna Moore,
We’re very sorry for the experience you had and for the frustration caused. At this time, we are unable to locate your file in our system. Please reach out to us directly at help@medvidi.com, and our team will work with you to further assist and address your concerns.
Regards,
Janet| Medvidi Support Team
We’re very sorry for the experience you had and for the frustration caused. At this time, we are unable to locate your file in our system. Please reach out to us directly at help@medvidi.com, and our team will work with you to further assist and address your concerns.
Regards,
Janet| Medvidi Support Team