The following files are included in the release of HEDIS 3.0 (Excel 97 Format):

File Format				Application used to read	
.htm	Hypertext Markup Language	Any world wide web browser
.rtf	Rich Text Format		Any major word processor
.txt	Text Format			Any text editor
.xls	Microsoft Excel 97		Any application that can import Excel 97 files
.xlsx	Microsoft Excel 2007		Any application that can import Excel 2007 files


I. DATA_________________________________________________________________
File Name		Description
Readme1997Excel.htm	These three files are different 
Readme1997Excel.rtf	formats of the document you are 
Readme1997Excel.txt	currently reading.

OPL96-047.htm		Operational Policy Letter which outlines
OPL96-047.rtf		Managed Care Organization reporting
OPL96-047.txt		requirements.
 
HEDIS1997Doc.htm	These three files are different formats of the
HEDIS1997Doc.rtf	introductory information, measure descriptions,
HEDIS1997Doc.txt	and field descriptions. This file is mandatory 
			for interpreting the contents of HEDIS1997.xls

HEDIS1997.xls		This file is an Excel Workbook containing all of 
			the HEDIS Public Use File (PUF) data fields. Each 					
			measure is on a separate worksheets.

HEDIS1997.xlsx		This file is an Excel Workbook containing all of 
			the HEDIS Public Use File (PUF) data fields. Each 					
			measure is on a separate worksheets.


II. HCFA REPORT___________________________________________________________
REPORT.htm	These files contain HCFA's report on HEDIS 3.0 data collection and 
REPORT.rtf	the data's limitations. Report should be read prior to data use. The 
REPORT.txt 	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.


III. REPORT APPENDIX_______________________________________________________
APP1AOC.xls - Appendix 1 to HCFA's REPORT, Access/Availability of Care: Adults' Access to Preventive/Ambulatory Health Services

APP1EOC.xls - Appendix 1 to HCFA's REPORT, Effectiveness of Care: Breast Cancer Screening and Beta Blocker Treatment

APP1PDI.xls - Appendix 1 to HCFA's REPORT, Plan Descriptive Information: Board Certification

APP1HPS.xls - Appendix 1 to HCFA's REPORT, Health Plan Stability: Provider Turnover and Indicators of Financial Stability


IV. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF AUDIT FINDINGS __________________________________
AUDTEXEC.htm	This file contains the Executive Summary section of the Audit of 
AUDTEXEC.rtf	1996 Medicare HEDIS Data: Findings report prepared by Island Peer 
		Review Organization (IPRO). The complete report can be found at 
		IPRO's web site (http://www.ipro.org) and HCFA's web site 
		(http://www.hcfa.gov/quality/qlty-3e.htm).
