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Altoona - James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 13, 2014. Also cited in 21 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000100507, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: ALTOONA PA - 503
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's PHI in mail.
Outcome:
02/16/14: Veteran A received a request for outpatient services. On the document was Veteran B's full name, full SSN and address along with the clinic name and reason for visit. Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.