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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)

VISN 08 Gainesville, FL

Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 23, 2011. Also cited in 369 other reports.


Report ID: SPE000000058694, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Reported Entity: VISN 08 Gainesville, FL

Issue:

Statement of MCCR Account Activity with medication names and co-pay amounts was mis-mailed. Veteran A reported that he received Veteran B's statement -- Veterans had same first and last names. Privacy Office to investigate. Update: 02/23/11:Veteran B will receive a notification letter.

Outcome:

HIPAA notification letter mailed.Complainant letter mailed.

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