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

File Format				Application used to read	
.htm	Hypertext Markup Language	Any world wide web browser
.pdf	Adobe Acrobat Format		Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 and up
.rtf	Rich Text Format		Any major word processor
.txt	Text Format			Any text editor
.mdb	Microsoft Access 97		Any application that can import Access 97 files


I. DATA_________________________________________________________________
File Name		Description
Readme1997Access.htm	These four files are 
Readme1997Access.pdf	differentformats of the 
Readme1997Access.rtf	document you are
Readme1997Access.txt	currently reading.
 
OPL96-047.htm		Operational Policy Letter 
OPL96-047.pdf		which outlines Managed Care
OPL96-047.rtf		Organization reporting
OPL96-047.txt		requirements.
 
HEDIS1997Doc.htm	These four files are different formats of the 
HEDIS1997Doc.pdf	introductory information, measure descriptions,
HEDIS1997Doc.rtf	and field descriptions. This file is mandatory
HEDIS1997Doc.txt	for interpreting the contents of HEDIS1997PUF.mdb

HEDIS1997PUF.mdb	This file is an Access 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 
REPORT.pdf	collection and the data's limitations. 
REPORT.rtf	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. AUDIT FINDINGS Report__________________________________________________
1997IPROReport.doc	Report entitled “Audit of 1996 Medicare HEDIS Data: 
1997IPROReport.pdf	Findings” prepared by Island Peer Review Organization 
1997IPROReport.rtf	(IPRO) for HCFA. 
