The following files are included in the release of HEDIS 3.0 (Access 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.mdb

Microsoft Access 2000

Any application that can import Access 2000 files

This file is an Access database containing all of the HEDIS Public Use File (PUF) data fields. Each measure is in separate table.

 

 

 

 

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

Any application that can import Excel 97 files

Appendix 1 to HCFA's REPORT, Access/Availability of Care: Adults' Access to Preventive/Ambulatory Health Services

APP1EOC.xls

Microsoft Excel 97

Any application that can import Excel 97 files

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

APP1PDI.xls

Microsoft Excel 97

Any application that can import Excel 97 files

Appendix 1 to HCFA's REPORT, Plan Descriptive Information: Board Certification

APP1HPS.xls

Microsoft Excel 97

Any application that can import Excel 97 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