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This database was last updated in December 2015 ago and should only be used as a historical snapshot. More recent data on breaches affecting 500 or more people is available at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Breach Portal.
Tomah VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 22, 2014. Also cited in 36 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000110740, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: TOMAH WI - 676
Issue:
A lab letter intended for Veteran B was mismailed to Veteran A. The letter has been retrieved.
Outcome:
10/22/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a HIPAA notification letter due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being disclosed.