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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 July 20, 2012. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000078122, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Philadelphia, PA
Issue:
Non-Veteran A reported that his insurance information was used by VHA to bill for NSC care of a Veteran B. It is known that both Veteran A & B share the same first and last names and dates of birth. CPAC had been notified by A but the issue was not resolved, and A reported events to medical center Director's office. Update: 07/23/12:The Veteran will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
8/21/2012 - 1) CPAC management aware of need to confirm multiple data points before assigning insurance benefits; 2) CPAC staff, both local and central, to monitor this account; 3) letter send by facility Director to complainant with all information related to refunds to insurers.