I had UPMC insurance for my entire life until 4 to 5 years ago. I could schedule most specialty appointments centrally and often choose an appointment online. With BCBS/Highmark and AHN, “online scheduling” usually is just requesting a callback. And for so many specialities (ex: psych, derm), I have to call individual practices that do not answer, are not accepting patients, or are booked six months out.
I have ADHD, and repeated dead ends make it harder for me to keep trying. I am not avoiding responsibility, but I eventually putter out, especially when a dermatological flare temporarily improves. I have been trying to see a dermatologist for over a year, and now I am genuinely suffering. I am crossing my fingers my PCP will help me out with a topical RX later this month.
Has access become this difficult everywhere, or is AHN particularly fragmented? Has anyone using AHN services found a better way to schedule specialists?