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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 22, 2011. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000058650, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Omaha, NE
Issue:
Release of information staff released a Veteran's (Veteran A) medical information and billing information to an insurance company without having a proper release form. We had a cancer claim form filled out by the insurance company and signed by the Veteran asking for his medical information, however the form did not fully meet our requirements for releasing. Update: 02/23/11:Veteran A will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Sent Veteran notification letter and educated staff.