The times we've been forced to see out-of-network docs for Dylan's sick visits (not every ped in the practice takes the same insurance), the office has ALWAYS taken care of the billing for us. (The one out-of-network bill we got accidentally from the insurance company, we called them and they immediately said "Oh yes, that's not your fault, don't worry, we'll take care of it.")

It is NOT THE PATIENT'S JOB to deal with administrative fuck-ups on the part of the office management. Not even a little bit. I am so angry at these people, GC!

And thank you for the offers of assistance and the shared anger. I am still really upset, but I'm ready to be out of that office. I so wish we had followed through several weeks ago.

Aims, we're delivering at Providence Tarzana (formerly Encino Tarzana).

IOpreggoN, I'm pretty sure I didn't used to think spicy California rolls went with Starbucks chai. And yet, so delicious!

GC, I'm so glad DW was able to find a solution. I think you need make sure the new OB's office gets on the stick to get your medical records from the old office, a.s.a.p.

DW is picking up a copy of my file from their office on her way home. They charge a $50 fee for this, which had better be waived but I'm not holding my breath.

DW is picking up a copy of my file from their office on her way home. They charge a $50 fee for this

I'd ask if that was legal, but nothing about the American health care system's treatment of pregnant women surprises me anymore.

(((((GC))))). I'm glad your DW was able to sort some of this out for you. That is so incredibly fucked up, and you have every right to be upset.

I am at the dentist with TCG hoping that this won't mean much missed work and/or a ton of money. My migraine has mostly passed.

According to [link] in CA a doctor's office may charge up to 25¢ per page plus a "reasonable clerical fee". That half a c-note may or may not qualify as reasonable depending on how thick the file actually is. I'll leave it to someone who has more of a clue about the wages of front office staff in California to guess at that. GC, I'm sorry this is such a trying thing for you.

Shir, all the peace and health ~ma I can give for your sister and your dog.

How's my Monday? Well, having worked the overnight shift to cover for someone who quit, I now have the rest of the day to sleep and generally lolligag.

Sorry that your OB hired Tino, but I'm glad that DW is sorting it out. I hope it goes smoothly from here.