Open Enrollment Season: The Challenge Facing Patients—and Providers
By Michael N. Brown, Fellow Health Partners Each fall, open enrollment season arrives—a period filled with both optimism and apprehension. Americans sift through health-plan options, weighing cost against coverage in an effort to find something that fits their needs and their budget. But with each passing year, the balancing act becomes more difficult. Premiums, deductibles, copays, and…