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Run Date: MAR 23, 2026                     Designation: PRPF*4*14
Package : PRPF - INTEGRATED PATIENT FUNDS     Priority: Mandatory
Version : 4        SEQ #14                      Status: Released
                  Compliance Date: APR 22, 2026
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Subject: VISTALINK CONNECTION SPECIFICATION GETS UPDATED TO A SAMLCONNECTIONSPEC

Category: 
  - Informational

Description:
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 This patch is for updating the VPFS application with a connection
 specification from a DUZ-based value to a SAML-based. This a combined 
 informational patch with XOBV*1.6*8, XOBS*1.6*6, and XU*8.0*833 for the
 installation at a centralized server only.
 (PRPF*4*14,XOBV*1.6*8, XOBS*1.6*6 and XU*8.0*833)
  
 EHRM Impact Statement:
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 This patch should have no EHRM impact, and can be installed at all sites, 
 including EHRM converted sites.
  
  
 Patch Components:
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 Remote Procedures Associated:
  
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 Parameter Definitions Associated:
  
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 Additional Information:
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 New Service Requests (NSRs):
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 Patient Safety Issues (PSIs):
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 Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview:
  
  
 1. INC39536646 - VistALink DUZConnectionSpec
  
 Problem:
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 VPFS is a using a deprecated DUZConnectionSpec for RPC execution. 
  
 Resolution:
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 Update connection specification to use a SAML token instead of a DUZ
 value.
  
  
  
 Test Sites:
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 Houston VAMC,TX.
 Washington DC VAMC.
  
  
 SNOW Change Order #:
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 CHG0707928
  
  
 Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions:
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 Other Software Files:
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 Patch Installation:
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 Pre/Post Installation Overview:
 To be installed on centralized WebLogic 12c server only.
  
  
 Back-Out/Roll Back Plan:
 Any back-out/roll back will be handled by the central server deployment 
 team. No actions are required of local sites in the event of 
 back-out/rollback.

Routine Information:
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No routines included.

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User Information:
Entered By  :                               Date Entered  : JUL 29, 2025
Completed By:                               Date Completed: MAR 23, 2026
Released By :                               Date Released : MAR 23, 2026
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