The following files are included in the release of HEDIS 2001 (Access 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
.mdb	Microsoft Access 97		Any application that can import Access 97 files



File Name		Description
Readme2001Access.htm	These three files are different 
Readme2001Access.pdf	formats of the document you are 
Readme2001Access.rtf	currently reading.
Readme2001Access.txt	

OPL01-131.htm		Operational Policy Letter which outlines
OPL01-131.pdf		Managed Care Organization reporting
OPL01-131.rtf		requirements.
OPL01-131.txt		
 
HEDIS2001Doc.htm	These three files are different formats of the
HEDIS2001Doc.pdf	introductory information, measure descriptions,
HEDIS2001Doc.rtf	and field descriptions. This file is mandatory 
HEDIS2001Doc.txt	for interpreting the contents of HEDIS2001PUF.mdb

HEDIS2001PUF.mdb	This file is an Access database containing all of 
			the HEDIS Public Use File (PUF) data fields. Each 					
			measure is in a separate table.
			Note: This file is initially 7.6Mb.