The following files are included in the release of HEDIS 1999 (Excel 97 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
.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
Readme1999Excel.htm	These three files are different 
Readme1999Excel.pdf	formats of the document you are 
Readme1999Excel.rtf	currently reading.
Readme1999Excel.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

HEDIS1999.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.

HEDIS1999.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.
