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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 4, 2011. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000057975, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Iowa City, IA
Issue:
A check to the Webster County Veterans Affairs Commission was sent with a patients last name and first initial along wiht full ss#, date of service, amount paid, and CPT code. Update: 02/04/11:One Veteran will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Webster County Veterans Affairs Commission is mailing back the check and inforrmation with it.Notification letters sent out.