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North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 10, 2013. Also cited in 64 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000089125, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: NORTH FL/SOUTH GA HCS-GAINESVILLE - 573
Issue:
ROI clerk mailed Veteran A's medical records to Veteran B. Veteran B returned the medical records to the VA. All pages were recovered and accounted for based upon DSS ROI accounting of disclosure record. Privacy will investigate.
Outcome:
05/10/13: Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services, as his full SSN and health records were disclosed. 06/10/13: This was determined to be HITECH reportable by VHA Privacy Office.