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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 12, 2011. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000060849, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 West Haven, CT
Issue:
A purchased care (fee basis) denial letter for Patient A was sent to Patient B along with Patient B's denial letter. The original letter was sent back to VA. Update: 04/12/11:Patient A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Staff and fee basis management were made aware.