$TXT Created by at VIB-804-S1.AAC.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Thursday, 03/12/26 at 13:05 ============================================================================= Run Date: JUN 15, 2026 Designation: PRCA*4.5*442 Package : PRCA - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Priority: Mandatory Version : 4.5 SEQ #406 Status: Released Compliance Date: JUL 15, 2026 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)PRCA*4.5*422<<= must be installed BEFORE `PRCA*4.5*442' (v)PRCA*4.5*429<<= must be installed BEFORE `PRCA*4.5*442' Subject: RPP UPDATES RND 6 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 Repayment Plan Term Length Exceeded Report [PRCAC TERM LENGTH REPORT] to not display a 132 column warning message prior to defining the device the user wishes to print to. 2. Updates the Enter a New Repayment Plan option [RCRP ENTER PAYMENT PLAN] to eliminate a large display gap if the debtor has no referred bills that can be added to the plan. 3. Updates the Repayment Plan (RPP) Default Letter Report [PRCAC DEF LETTER REPORT] to display the current balance if the actual amount remaining on the Repayment Plan is less than the calculated debt owed. This scenario usually occurs during the last month of a repayment plan. 4. Updates the Repayment Plan Delinquent Letter Report [PRCAC DEF LETTER REPORT] to display the current balance if the actual amount remaining on the Repayment Plan is less than the calculated debt owed. This scenario usually occurs during the last month of a repayment plan. 5. Eliminates multiple entries for a Repayment Plan on the Repayment Plan Worklist [PRCAC RPP WORKLIST] when new bills are added to a Repayment Plan during PRCA NIGHTLY PROCESS. 6. Removes the REPAYMENT PLAN DATE field (FILE 430, FIELD 41) for all bills on a Repayment Plan when the Repayment Plan status is set to PAID IN FULL 7. Updates the RPP Payment processing algorithm to ensure that Plans in New Status and have a Plan length of > 36 months appear on the RPP Worklist for approval even though the plan is now in current status after the payment process. 8. Updates the RPP nightly process to ensure only 1 Worklist bulletin is generated when one or more plans are > 36 months instead of generating a bulletin for each plan that is > 36 months in length. 9. Corrects how the NO. PLANS NEW (File 340.7, field 1.35) field is updated to ensure that the field is updated correctly. 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 CHG Order # CHG0721479 VA Central Plains Health Network - Omaha Division - Station 636 CHG Order # CHG0721488 VA Western New York Healthcare System - Buffalo - Station 528 CHG Order # CHG0721448 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. The documentation can be found in the VA Software Documentation Library at: http://www.domain.ext/vdl/ Documentation can also be obtained at: https://download.vista.domain.ext/index.html/SOFTWARE Title File Name ------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRCA_4_5_442 Deployment, Installation, PRCA_4_5_P442_DIBRG.PDF Back-out, and Rollback Guide Accounts Receivable Version 4.5 Debt Management Center (DMC) Referral Process PRCA_4_5_P442_DMC_UG.PDF 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*442. 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*442 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 your build? 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 6 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: RCRPDR Before: B42313638 After: B43209494 **378,389,429,442** Routine Name: RCRPENTR Before: B72750916 After: B72497904 **377,381,378,389,422,442** Routine Name: RCRPNP Before: B78689978 After: B80938849 **378,389,423,422,442** Routine Name: RCRPTLR Before: B16787388 After: B16377789 **378,423,442** Routine Name: RCRPU1 Before:B127787571 After:B128598186 **377,381,378,389,423,422,442** Routine list of preceding patches: 422, 429 ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : SEP 25, 2024 Completed By: Date Completed: JUN 15, 2026 Released By : Date Released : JUN 15, 2026 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT