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VA Southwest Health Care Network (VISN 18)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 16, 2012. Also cited in 228 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000079236, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 18 Albuquerque, NM
Issue:
A Veteran reports that claim information to State Farm Insurance was sent to the wrong mailing address. Update: 08/16/12:The Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services, as his full SSN was disclosed..
Outcome:
Privacy Officer counseled person responsible for this event on attention to details and awareness of where information is being sent in order to protect patient privacy.