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Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 31, 2014. Also cited in 34 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000102147, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: HOUSTON TX - 580
Issue:
OIG Hotline Case Referral notified the Houston Medical Center that they received a complaint from a former contract employee that she received an email from a Houston Medical Center employee that had appointment information for another individual attached. The appointment information included the Veteran's full name and full social security number.
Outcome:
03/31/14: The Incident Resolution Team has determined that Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.