The following files are included in the release of HEDIS 3.0 (Excel 2000 Format):

File Name | File Format | Application used to read | Description
Readme1997Access.htm | Hypertext Markup Language | Any world wide web browser | The document you are currently reading.
Readme1997Access.pdf | Adobe Acrobat Format | Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 and up
Readme1997Access.rtf | Rich Text Format | Any major word processor
Readme1997Execl.txt | Text Format | Any text editor
OPL96-047.htm | Hypertext Markup Language | Any world wide web browser | Operational Policy Letter which outlines Managed Care Organization reporting requirements.
OPL96-047.pdf | Adobe Acrobat Format | Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 and up
OPL96-047.rtf | Rich Text Format | Any major word processor
OPL96.047.txt | Text Format | Any text editor
HEDIS1997Doc.htm | Hypertext Markup Language | Any world wide web browser | This file contains introductory information, measure descriptions, and field descriptions. This file is mandatory for interpreting the contents of HEDIS1997PUF.mdb
HEDIS1997Doc.pdf | Adobe Acrobat Format | Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 and up
HEDIS1997Doc.rtf | Rich Text Format | Any major word processor
HEDIS1997Doc.txt | Text Format | Any text editor
HEDIS1997.xls | Microsoft Excel 97-2000 | Any application that can import Excel 97 and up files | This file is an Excel Workbook containing all of the HEDIS Public Use File (PUF) data fields. Each measure is on separate worksheets.
HEDIS1997.xlsx | Microsoft Excel 2007 | Any application that can import Excel 2007 and up files | This file is an Excel Workbook containing all of the HEDIS Public Use File (PUF) data fields. Each measure is on separate worksheets.
Report.htm | Hypertext Markup Language | Any world wide web browser | These files contain HCFA's report on HEDIS 3.0 data collection and the data's limitations. This file should be read prior to using the data. The report contains the following information: 1- Introduction to HEDIS 2- Collection and Audit of the HEDIS data 3- Data Limitations 4- HCFA Use of HEDIS Data 5- Conclusions from Analysis of Subset of Plans and Measures 6- Comparison of Managed Care and Fee-For-Service 7- Current and Future Performance Measure Efforts.
Report.pdf | Adobe Acrobat Format | Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 and up
Report.rtf | Rich Text Format | Any major word processor
Report.txt | Text Format | Any world wide web browser
APP1AOC.xls | Microsoft Excel 97-2000 | Any application that can import Excel 97 and up files | Appendix 1 to HCFA's REPORT, Access/Availability of Care: Adults' Access to Preventive/Ambulatory Health Services
APP1EOC.xls | Microsoft Excel 97-2000 | Any application that can import Excel 97 and up files | Appendix 1 to HCFA's REPORT, Effectiveness of Care: Breast Cancer Screening and Beta Blocker Treatment
APP1PDI.xls | Microsoft Excel 97-2000 | Any application that can import Excel 97 and up files | Appendix 1 to HCFA's REPORT, Plan Descriptive Information: Board Certification
APP1HPS.xls | Microsoft Excel 97-2000 | Any application that can import Excel 97 and up files | Appendix 1 to HCFA's REPORT, Health Plan Stability: Provider Turnover and Indicators of Financial Stability
1997IPROReport.doc | Hypertext Markup Language | Any major word processor | Report entitled “Audit of 1996 Medicare HEDIS Data: Findings” prepared by Island Peer Review Organization (IPRO) for HCFA.
1997IPROReport.pdf | Adobe Acrobat Format | Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 and up
1997IPROReport.rtf | Rich Text Format | Any text editor