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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 9, 2013. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087717, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 Providence, RI
Issue:
Veteran A had received Veteran B Fee Basis Letter along with hers. Veteran B's name and Fee Basis information was at risk. Update: 04/09/13:Veteran B will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.
Outcome:
Letter sent to Veteran and employees of that department spoken to about being more careful when stuffing envelopes.