The following files are included in the release of HEDIS 1999 (Access 2000 Format):

File Format				Application used to read	
.htm	Hypertext Markup Language	Any world wide web browser
.pdf	Adobe Acrobat			Adobe Acrobat 7 and up
.rtf	Rich Text Format		Any major word processor
.txt	Text Format			Any text editor
.mdb	Microsoft Access 2000		Any application that can import Access 2000 files


I. DATA_________________________________________________________________
File Name		Description
Readme1999Access.htm	These three files are different 
Readme1999Access.pdf	formats of the document you are 
Readme1999Access.rtf	currently reading.
Readme1999Access.txt	
 
OPL99-078.htm		Operational Policy Letter which outlines
OPL99-078.rtf		Managed Care Organization reporting
OPL99-078.rtf		requirements.
OPL99-078.txt		

HEDIS1999Doc.htm	These three files are different formats of the
HEDIS1999Doc.pdf	introductory information, measure descriptions,
HEDIS1999Doc.rtf	and field descriptions. This file is mandatory 
HEDIS1999Doc.txt	for interpreting the contents of HEDIS1999PUF.mdb
			

HEDIS1999PUF.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.
			Note: This file is about 9.8Mb.
