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VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)
VISN 06 Durham, NC
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 24, 2012. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000075955, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Durham, NC
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's medical records through release of information in error. Update: 05/24/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
The responsible service is taking disciplinary action.