I did, but I have to pay an obscene amount of money for an out of network doctor :/ What was worst about the whole experience was that my HMO didn’t want to sw

I did, but I have to pay an obscene amount of money for an out of network doctor :/ What was worst about the whole experience was that my HMO didn’t want to switch me for my benefit, but because prescribing a scheduled substance was inconvenient for them. Too much paperwork or something? The system is not built to protect patient interests.