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VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 24, 2013. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000088476, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Richmond, VA
Issue:
The Research Coordinator reported that the Research file for one patient cannot be found at this time. She is continuing her search. The information at risk contains the patient's name, full SSN, date of birth and protected health information. Update: 04/25/13:The patient will receive a letter offering credit protection services.05/08/13:This was determined to be HITECH reportable by VHA Privacy Office.
Outcome:
Credit monitoring letter given to patient. The search continues for the study record.