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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 9, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000082212, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Bay Pines, FL
Issue:
A Veteran provided a signed authorization for a VA provider to communicate about a specific medical condition via telephone with the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). The VA provider discussed an unrelated condition with HHS which potentially could affect his employment. This information was verified in a letter written by HHS. Update: 11/09/12:The Veteran will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.
Outcome:
The Privacy Office has reiterated to staff that information is only to be shared with third parties as authorized by the patient unless for routine disclosure. Event has been communicated to supervisor for further action.