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VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN 17)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 24, 2011. Also cited in 122 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000066076, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 17 Dallas, TX
Issue:
A VA patient called to report that a list of names and SSNs of other patients was included with his information. Update: 08/30/11:There were forty-five 45 patients' name and full SSNs disclosed. Therefore 45 patients will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
PO and Clinical manager counseled MD to ensure patient is given only his information. Credit monitoring letters sent.