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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 31, 2012. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000081814, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Pittsburgh, PA
Issue:
Veteran A called in and reported that he had received an authorization for outpatient services letter, and the letter contained the name address and full SSN of Veteran B. Update: 10/31/12:Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
CM leter sent out, staff reducated about proper quality assurance measures.