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I asked a question earlier today and was not clear enough. My HMO (Cigna) has a gatekeeper (Seaview IPA). The gatekeeper has denied my PCP's request to see the surgeon that I want (Dr. anthone) Dr. Anthone and USC, however ARE in the Cigna network - but they are not in Seaview IPA's network. There are Cigna PCP's that I could change to who are in the same IPA as Dr. Anthone. Should I switch to one of them for my PCP, or is it easier to appeal the gatekeeper decision? Ellen

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