posted Monday, October 6, 2008 12:12 p.m. I had an on-the-job injury that led to me losing my job and my health insurance.  Two months ago I developed some hoarseness.  I went to my physician at Metro Community Physician Network (MCPN).  The evaluation was done and resulted in a recommendation for a direct laryngoscopy, so I was referred to an ENT specialist.  With the help of the patient navigator at MCPN, I was able to see Dr. M Tralla (previously a volunteer physician at MCPN) in his office.  At the time of my first visit I was told by the front desk that I needed to pay $450. up front.  I didn't have the money so I left.  I was called by the patient navigator and was told that the physician services would be free, and this was communicated to the office staff.  I was seen at the time of my second visit.  After the exam he told me that I needed a biopsy of the vocal cord.  The physician service is donated, however, I would have to pay for the facility service.  My son had to co-sign a promissory note so that I could get my health services at the facility.  The surgery is set up for mid-October.
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