The following files are included in the release of HEDIS 3.0/1988 (Access 2000 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
.mdb	Microsoft Access 97		Any application that can import Access 2000 files


I. DATA_________________________________________________________________
File Name		Description
Readme1998Access.htm	These three files are different 
Readme1998Access.pdf	formats of the document you are 
Readme1998Access.rtf	currently reading.
Readme1998Access.txt	

OPL97-059.htm		Operational Policy Letter which outlines
OPL97-059.pdf		Managed Care Organization reporting
OPL97-059.rtf		requirements.
OPL97-059.txt		
 
OPL97-059Addendum.htm	Addendum to the Operational Policy Letter
OPL97-059Addendum.pdf
OPL97-059Addendum.rtf		
OPL97-059Addendum.txt

HEDIS1998Doc.htm	These three files are different formats of the
HEDIS1998Doc.rtf	introductory information, measure descriptions,
HEDIS1998Doc.rtf	and field descriptions. This file is mandatory 
HEDIS1998Doc.txt	for interpreting the contents of HEDIS1998PUF.mdb
			

HEDIS1998PUF.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.
