electronic benefits management:

Due to the multiple components of health care management—claims (data processing), treatment, diagnoses, drug administration, etc. — it[clarification needed] requires sophisticated technology and coverage to be effective. As seen by the various sections included in delivering health care, it is necessary to have an integrated system that allows a seamless flow of information to prevent lag time and consequential complications because of the lack a standardized system. If the a doctor uses a paper claims system (with a much longer lag time), but the pharmacy dispensing medication uses an electronic claims system (with a much shorter processing period), then complications are bound to rise especially if the doctor discovered crucial information on the diagnosis of the patient that affected the type(s) of medication the patient needed for treatment.