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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 22, 2013. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000088373, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Wilkes-Barre, PA
Issue:
On 04/22/13 a Veteran and the Veteran's wife reported that they received medical record information in error. The information was released by VA in error. In addition, the information released was records that VA was maintaining from a fee-based facility. Update: 04/22/13:Due to full SSN and medical information being exposed. Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.06/10/13:This was determined to be HITECH reportable by VHA Privacy Office.
Outcome:
Education provided to all ROI staff.