The following files are included in the release of HEDIS 3.0/1988 (Excel 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
Readme1998Excel.htm	These three files are different 
Readme1998Excel.rtf	formats of the document you are 
Readme1998Excel.txt	currently reading.

OPL97-059.htm		Operational Policy Letter which outlines
OPL97-059.rtf		Managed Care Organization reporting
OPL97-059.txt		requirements.
 
OPL97-059Addendum.htm	Addendum to the Operational Policy Letter
OPL97-059Addendum.rtf		
OPL97-059Addendum.txt
 
HEDIS1998Doc.htm	These three files are different formats of the
HEDIS1998Doc.rtf	introductory information, measure descriptions,
HEDIS1998Doc.txt	and field descriptions. This file is mandatory 
			for interpreting the contents of HEDIS1998.xls

HEDIS1998.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.

HEDIS1998.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.
