The following files are included in the release of HEDIS 1997 (Text Format):
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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 |
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Readme1997Text.rtf |
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Any major word processor |
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Readme1997Text.txt |
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Any text editor |
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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 |
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OPL96-047.rtf |
Rich Text Format |
Any major word processor |
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OPL96.047.txt |
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Any text editor |
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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 |
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HEDIS1997Doc.rtf |
Rich Text Format |
Any major word processor |
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HEDIS1997Doc.txt |
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Any text editor |
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AOC201.txt |
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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 |
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AOC209a.txt |
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AOC210.txt |
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COC601.txt |
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COC602.txt |
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EOC003.txt |
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EOC008.txt |
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EOC009.txt |
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EOC010.txt |
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GENERAL.txt |
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HPS401.txt |
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HPS402.txt |
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HPS403.txt |
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HPS404.txt |
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National_Rates |
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PDI801.txt |
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PDI802.txt |
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PDI803.txt |
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PDI805.txt |
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PDI806.txt |
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Service_Area |
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UOS505.txt |
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UOS506.txt |
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UOS507.txt |
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UOS508.txt |
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UOS512.txt |
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UOS513.txt |
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UOS514.txt |
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UOS515.txt |
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UOS516.txt |
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UOS517.txt |
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UOS518.txt |
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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 |
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Report.rtf |
Rich Text Format |
Any major word processor |
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Report.txt |
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Any text editor |
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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. |
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APP1TAB.csv |
Text Format |
Any text editor |
This file contains the tables of Appendix 1 of HCFA's Report. (comma separated value) |
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1997IPROReport.doc |
Hypertext Markup Language |
Any major word processor |
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1997IPROReport.pdf |
Adobe Acrobat Format |
Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 and up |
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1997IPROReport.rtf |
Rich Text Format |
Any text editor |