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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 December 28, 2012. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000084136, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Hampton, VA
Issue:
Veteran A received the test results for Veteran B. Update: 12/28/12: Veteran B will be sent a HIPAA notification letter.
Outcome:
No Violation found. The letter received by the Veteran did not contain any protected health information. The Veteran's name was listed on the bottom of the letter. The contains information to call the Prime clinic to schedule an appointment.