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VA Southwest Health Care Network (VISN 18)

VISN 18 Albuquerque, NM

Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 12, 2013. Also cited in 228 other reports.


Report ID: PSETS0000087873, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Reported Entity: VISN 18 Albuquerque, NM

Issue:

Veteran received letter from the VA which exposed his diagnosis in the envelope window. Update: 04/12/13:The Veteran will be sent a HIPAA notification letter.

Outcome:

NA

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