Rheumatologist Doctor

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Dear Group,

I have a question. I have decided to change doctors. I have an HMO and need

a PCP. I don't think my insurance allows Rheumatologists to be PCP. So, my

question is this, to those that go to a rheumatologiest, do you have to pay

for it, get a referral, or is it your PCP? Also, it seems as if the ones

that see a rheumatologist get better care because of a better understanding

of fibro. Do you think that is true?

Thanks!