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.