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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 13, 2011. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000060901, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 West Palm Beach, FL
Issue:
Veteran A received a Medical Care Cost Recovery (MCCR) Account Activity Statement intended for Veteran B. Update: 05/07/11:The statement included Veteran B's name, address and dates of service. Veteran B will receive a letter of notification.
Outcome:
WPB Privacy Officer has left a voice message for the Veteran, to confirm the correct mailing address. The cell phone number has been disconnected. No other personal information, other than visit dates is on the statement. Notification letter has been sent to the Veteran. Copy of redacted notification letter sent to VA IRCT on 5/3/2011.