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Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 13, 2014. Also cited in 34 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000111597, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: HOUSTON TX - 580
Issue:
Veteran A complained that a MEDVA employee shared her protected health information (PHI) with her boyfriend during a recent clinic visit.
Outcome:
11/20/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.