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VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN 17)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 21, 2013. Also cited in 122 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000086004, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 17 Dallas, TX
Issue:
A Veteran's Medicare card was given to another Veteran. The card contains the veteran's full name and full SSN. Update: 02/22/13:One Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Credit monitoring letter attached. Employees reminded to ensure information is disclosed to the correct person.