Evaluation of patients' methodology and ability to select an economical and ideal Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP).

The purpose of this project is to evaluate patients' methodology and ability to select an economical and ideal Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP).

The primary objective of this project is to determine the percentage of patients who are enrolled in Medicare Part D who are currently enrolled in their ideal plan based on estimated costs.Secondary objectives are to determine:

1. The percentage of patients who have switched or considered switching their Medicare Part D PDP at any point during their enrollment
2. The most commonly used resources used by beneficiaries to aid in selection of a Medicare Part D PDP
3. The percentage of patients who reach the Medicare Part D donut hole as a result of their current plan
4. Physician perception of appropriate selection of Medicare Part D PDP among their patient panel
5. Physician perception of administrative time spent resolving medication issues related to Medicare Part D PDPs

Patient Population

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient of Martha Morehouse General Internal Medicine Clinic at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
• Medicare A/B is listed as primary insurance
• Patients 65 years old or older

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients less than the age of 65 years old
• Patients with Medicare Advantage plan

Physician Population

Inclusion Criteria:

• Physicians of Martha Morehouse General Internal Medicine Clinic at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Patients of Martha Morehouse General Internal Medicine Clinic at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center