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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 18, 2012. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000083791, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Houston, TX
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's Fee Basis Authorization in the mail and returned it to the medical center. Update: 12/18/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
Notification letter sent to employee's supervisor to take appropriate disciplinary action.