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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 22, 2013. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000084888, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Des Moines, IA
Issue:
Means Test Reminder letter mailed to the wrong veteran, Veteran A. Veteran A reported and sent back letter. Update: 01/22/13:Veteran B will be sent a general notification letter.
Outcome:
Letter sent with the HIPAA Notification Letter to Veteran. Voluntary Service was asked to remind staff to be precautious when they send out letters.