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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 April 22, 2013. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000088334, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Omaha, NE
Issue:
A clerk released a consult to a Veteran's insurance company for payment purposes but there was 7332 information in the consult and no authorization from the patient to release the 7332 information. Update: 04/22/13:Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Clerk was educated and told to review every note for potential 7332 information prior to releasing. Letter was sent to the veteran explaining what occurred and his rights.