The following files are included in the release of HEDIS 1997 (Text Format):

 

File Name

File Format

Application used to read

Description

Readme1997Text.htm

Hypertext Markup Language

Any world wide web browser

The document you are currently reading.

Readme1997Text.pdf

Adobe Acrobat Format

Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 and up

Readme1997Text.rtf

Rich Text Format

Any major word processor

Readme1997Text.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 HEDIS 1997 PUF files.

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

 

 

 

 

AOC201.txt

Text Format
(comma separated values)

Any text editor or program that can import data in csv format. (ex.: Lotus 1-2-3, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access).

There is one data file for each HEDIS 1997 measure. Use one of the HEDIS1997DOC files to identify the contents of each of the data files. Additionally, there is one data file that contains general information.

AOC205.txt

AOC209a.txt

AOC210.txt

COC601.txt

COC602.txt

EOC003.txt

EOC008.txt

EOC009.txt

EOC010.txt

GENERAL.txt

HPS401.txt

HPS402.txt

HPS403.txt

HPS404.txt

National_Rates

PDI801.txt

PDI802.txt

PDI803.txt

PDI805.txt

PDI806.txt

Service_Area

UOS505.txt

UOS506.txt

UOS507.txt

UOS508.txt

UOS512.txt

UOS513.txt

UOS514.txt

UOS515.txt

UOS516.txt

UOS517.txt

UOS518.txt

 

 

 

 

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 text editor

 

 

 

 

APP1DESC.txt

Rich Text Format

Any major word processor

This file contains measure descriptions and descriptive statistics for the measures included in Appendix 1 of HCFA's Report.

 

 

 

 

APP1TAB.csv

Text Format

Any text editor

This file contains the tables of Appendix 1 of HCFA's Report. (comma separated value)

 

 

 

 


 

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