The following files are included in the release of HEDIS 1999 (Excel 97 Format):

File Name | File Format | Application used to read | Description
Readme1999Excel.htm | Hypertext Markup Language | Any world wide web browser | The document you are currently reading.
Readme1999Excel.pdf | Adobe Acrobat | Adobe Acrobat 7 and up
Readme1999Excel.rtf | Rich Text Format | Any major word processor
Readme1999Execl.txt | Text Format | Any text editor
OPL99-078.htm | Hypertext Markup Language | Any world wide web browser | Operational Policy Letter which outlines Managed Care Organization reporting requirements.
OPL99-078.pdf | Adobe Acrobat | Adobe Acrobat 7 and up
OPL99-078.rtf | Rich Text Format | Any major word processor
OPL99-078.txt | Text Format | Any text editor
HEDIS1999Doc.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 HEDIS1999.xls
HEDIS1999Doc.pdf | Adobe Acrobat | Adobe Acrobat 7 and up
HEDIS1999Doc.rtf | Rich Text Format | Any major word processor
HEDIS1999Doc.txt | Text Format | Any text editor
HEDIS1999.xls | Microsoft Excel 97 | Any application that can import Excel 97 files | This file is an Excel Workbook containing all of the HEDIS Public Use File (PUF) data fields. Each measure is on separate worksheets. Note: This file is about 7.4Mb.