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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 April 19, 2013. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000088230, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Asheville, NC
Issue:
Veteran received state benefits claim form for another Veteran which listed name and social security number. Update: 04/19/13:This was sent from the medical center's release of information office. The Veteran whose SSN was exposed will be offered credit protection services.05/16/13:This was determined to be HITECH reportable by VHA Privacy Office.
Outcome:
Employee responsible for mis mailing was counseled to prevent future occurrences.