More BAD News!!!!

I put a call into my medical group to inquire about my authorization. It has been denied for the doctor that Dr. Eckardt wants me to go see and it has been re-directed to a doctor in my network and approved for that doctor. I am not interested in being any one's guinea pig any longer! I want to be treated by a doctor who doesn't have to go on the Internet to research my condition while I sit and wait in the exam room. I have been patient...obedient...a model patient. I don't question, pester or harass. I have done everything they asked of me to expedite my treatment and healing but that approach has not worked. I will not settle because they think it will be cheaper. In the long run how has their approach saved them money???? I don't believe we would still be dealing with this if I had been directed to the appropriate doctors long ago but in an effort to save money....we cut corners! And at my expense!

I have formally appealed their decision. So I wait for what I am sure will be a failed attempt but I had to try. The other option that I think may work will be to change my primary care doctor to the network that these doctors belong. I really don't know if this will work though...suggestions anyone. I need help with this one.

Tomorrow is another day and IF Tara calls me back, she may be able to guide me. Wishful thinking but miracles do happen, right? I haven't lost hope just frustrated beyond words! I am getting a real education in the finer workings of the health care system in our country and it sucks! We have been wanting to ditch the HMO and change to a PPO but with my problems it's too risky. Couple that with Cameron's heart problems....well it's just too risky. We could wind up with no insurance at all.......