"Ghost Networks"

From Dr. Deborah Serani's blog:

If you live in the United States, has this ever happened to you?

You call a psychologist, social worker of psychiatrist who is "on your plan" only to find out that they "are not" on your plan?"

Have you found yourself feeling disgusted and exhausted from this experience, and deciding not to go further with finding a therapist?

Consider yourself haunted... By a Ghost Network.

Excellent post about "Phantom Networks," with lots of links for patients who find themselves caught in this managed-care trap. Is this problem common with other specialties?