How people make health care decisions to treat chronic health conditions

Participants in this project will be asked to take part in a 90-minute interview at Rush University Medical Center about their health care decisions in the past four years, to complete background questionnaires regarding their health and insurance coverage, and to complete a mailed questionnaire regarding potential health care scenarios. No drugs or treatment of any kind will be administered. Participant compensation includes a meal and parking at Rush University Medical Center, $25 for performing the interview, and $75 for completing and returning the mailed questionnaire.

You may be eligible to participate in this study if you:

• Are between the ages of 65 and 67
• Are enrolled in Medicare
• Have arthritis, hypertension, heart disease or diabetes
• Are available to come to Rush University Medical Center for an interview lasting up to 90 minutes

This is a partial list of eligibility requirements. To inquire about your eligibility, please call the contact number provided. If you wish to inquire via e-mail, please include the title of the study in your message.