Has anyone taken action against a private provider regarding the improper sharing of medical information with the VA? I recently went to see a private cardiologist for some tests on my ticker. I told the office staff 3 times each during two appointments NOT to share my information with the VA. Yep, you guessed it, they sent copies of the doctor notes and evaluative tests to the VA without my permission.
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Has anyone taken action against a private provider regarding the improper sharing of medical information with the VA? I recently went to see a private cardiologist for some tests on my ticker. I told the office staff 3 times each during two appointments NOT to share my information with the VA. Yep, you guessed it, they sent copies of the doctor notes and evaluative tests to the VA without my permission.
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Yes, I'm sure they feel badly but at the same time are sweating this out because it is a business, after all. There won't be any "word of mouth" if you settle with them because settlements normally i
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