I don't mean to sound so very naive, but just what is a HMO? >Mary--GOOD FOR YOU!! We hear so many horror strories about HMOs, and it's > a pleasure to know that someone is actually going to stand up to them! >I was also pleasantly sirprised that your regular doc was able to join in your >outrage....assuming he also is employed by the HMO? Good luck in your >struggle with the system, and keep us posted! >Camilla Flintermann,CG for Peter,78/7 Oxford,OH > >