HOWITZER vs. BB GUN

This past Thursday, September 22, 2011 was our session with the arbitrator whom I will call Mr. T., the  HIPUtah Executive Director , an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Utah, Glen's doctor, Dr. Tricot, ourselves, Glen and Vannette and by speaker phone, a doctor who sat in on the board (I believe, trying to keep all my facts straight) on the last appeals level.

Our session lasted about three hours wherein much was discussed.  We are to have an answer by the end of this coming week.  The arbitrator has the right to reverse the denial, however, he will have to be able to justify his decision.  The biggest obstacle to overcome is finding a loop hole contractually.  If that makes sense.  I will cover more when the decision comes in.

Dr. Tricot and Dr. Gxxxxx had an extreme difference of opinion about the care Glen should be receiving.  They went head to head over the NCCN guidelines for treating MM.  Dr. Tricot as well as the arbitrator are having a hard time understanding why and "Internist" has been given this privilege rather than a myeloma specialist.  After Dr. Tricot had left the room and Dr. Gxxxxx had been dismissed by telephone the arbitrator made a comparison.  Dr. Tricot being a  HOWITZER and Dr. Gxxxxx being a BB GUN!!!!!
Glen and I had too much fun with this during our drive home.

Please continue to offer prayers in Glen's behalf.  We are so grateful for all those who are supporting us.  Thank you.  We'll be letting you know the outcome of all of this.

Keep Strong,
Vannette