$TXT Created by at VIB-804-S1.AAC.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Friday, 06/27/25 at 13:49 ============================================================================= Run Date: DEC 08, 2025 Designation: PRCA*4.5*454 Package : PRCA - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Priority: Mandatory Version : 4.5 SEQ #395 Status: Released Compliance Date: JAN 07, 2026 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)PRCA*4.5*414<<= must be installed BEFORE `PRCA*4.5*454' Subject: HDM 50-100% UPDATE Category: - Routine - Enhancement (Mandatory) Description: ============ The Office of Finance is requesting system enhancements to the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) Integrated Billing (IB) and Accounts Receivable (AR) software modules. The goal of this enhancement is to comply with all legislative mandates and improve the timeliness of the collections process. Enhancements to the existing VistA IB and AR software applications would allow for increased efficiency in workflow processes leading to best practices that would ultimately be reflected in improved customer service to our Veteran population. In order to meet these goals, this patch: 1. Updates the 50-100% SC Exempt Charge Reconciliation Report [RCDMCR6 50-100SC EXMPT RPT] to prevent TRICARE and CHAMPVA Cost Shares from appearing on the report. 2. Updates the following reports to use the RX Fill Date instead of the RX release Date to compare against the Combined SC % Effective date, if necessary: - 0-40 Percent SC Change Reconciliation Report [RCDMCR4 0-40 PERC SC CHNG RPT] - 50-100% SC Exempt Charge Reconciliation Report [RCDMCR6 50-100SC EXMPT RPT] 3. Updates the following reports to check for manually entered RX copays for possible refunds, if necessary: - 0-40 Percent SC Change Reconciliation Report [RCDMCR4 0-40 PERC SC CHNG RPT] - 50-100% SC Exempt Charge Reconciliation Report [RCDMCR6 50-100SC EXMPT RPT] EHRM Impact Statement: ---------------------- - This patch should have no EHRM impact, and can be installed at all sites, including EHRM converted sites. Patch Components: ----------------- Files & Fields Associated: File Name (Number) Field Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------------ ------------------- -------------------- N/A Forms Associated: Form Name File # New/Modified/Deleted --------- ------ -------------------- N/A Mail Groups Associated: Mail Group Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------- -------------------- N/A Options Associated: Option Name Type New/Modified/Deleted ----------- ---- -------------------- N/A Functions Associated: Function Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------- -------------------- N/A Protocols Associated: Protocol Name New/Modified/Deleted ------------- -------------------- N/A Security Keys Associated: Security Key Name New/Modified/Deleted ----------------- -------------------- N/A Templates Associated: Template Name Type File Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------- ---- ------------------ -------------------- N/A Additional Information: ----------------------- N/A New Service Requests (NSRs): ---------------------------- N/A Patient Safety Issues (PSIs): ----------------------------- N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: -------------------------------------------- N/A Test Sites: ---------- Edward J Hines VA Hospital (Chicago, IL) - Station 578 Change Order # CHG0649489 VA Central Plains Health Network - Omaha Division - Station 636 Change Order # CHG0649489 VA Western New York Healthcare System - Buffalo - Station 528 Change Order # CHG0649418 Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: ---------------------------------------------------- The software for this patch is being released in a PackMan message. Documentation describing the new functionality is included in this release. Documentation can be found on the VA Software Documentation Library at: https://www.domain.ext/vdl/. Documentation can also be obtained at https://download.vista.domain.ext/index.html/SOFTWARE. Title File Name -------------------------------------------------------------------- PRCA_4_5_P454 Deployment, Installation, PRCA_4_5_P454_DIBRG.PDF Back-out and Rollback Guide PRCA_4_5_P454 Accounts Receivable Version 4.5 PRCA_4_5_DMC_UG.PDF Debt Management Center (DMC) Referral Process User Guide Patch Installation: Pre/Post Installation Overview: ------------------------------- N/A Pre-Installation Instructions: ------------------------------ This patch may be installed with users on the system although it is recommended that it be installed during non-peak hours to minimize potential disruption to users. This patch should take less than 5 minutes to install. Installation Instructions: -------------------------- 1. Choose the PackMan message containing this build. Then select the INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE PackMan option to load the build. 2. From the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu, select the Installation Menu. From this menu, A. Select the Verify Checksums in Transport Global option to confirm the integrity of the routines that are in the transport global. When prompted for the INSTALL NAME enter the patch PRCA*4.5*454. B. Select the Backup a Transport Global option to create a backup message. You must use this option and specify what to backup; the entire Build or just Routines. The backup message can be used to restore the routines and components of the build to the pre-patch condition. i. At the Installation option menu, select Backup a Transport Global ii. At the Select INSTALL NAME prompt, enter your build PRCA*4.5*454 iii. When prompted for the following, enter "R" for Routines or "B" for Build. Select one of the following: B Build (including Routines) R Routines Only Backup Type: B// iv. When prompted "Do you wish to secure this message? NO//", press and take the default response of "NO". v. When prompted with, "Send mail to: Last name, First Name", press to take default recipient. Add any additional recipients. vi. When prompted with "Select basket to send to: IN//", press and take the default IN mailbox or select a different mailbox. C. You may also elect to use the following options: i. Print Transport Global - This option will allow you to view the components of the KIDS build. ii. Compare Transport Global to Current System - This option will allow you to view all changes that will be made when this patch is installed. It compares all of the components of this patch, such as routines, DDs, templates, etc. D. Select the Install Package(s) option and choose the patch to install. i. If prompted 'Want KIDS to Rebuild Menu Trees Upon Completion of Install? YES//', answer No ii. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//', answer NO iii. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO//', answer NO Post-Installation Instructions ------------------------------ There are no special tasks to perform after this patch installation. Back-Out Plan: -------------- Please refer to the Deployment, Installation, Back-out, and Rollback document associated with this patch. Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;4.5;Accounts Receivable;**[Patch List]**;Mar 20, 1995;Build 4 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: RCDMCR4B Before: B62868847 After: B65071415 **347,414,454** Routine Name: RCDMCR6B Before: B27513091 After: B28938665 **347,454** Routine list of preceding patches: 414 ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : APR 28, 2025 Completed By: Date Completed: DEC 08, 2025 Released By : Date Released : DEC 08, 2025 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT