Cloud-Native Workflow Automation in Pharmacy Benefits Management: A Case for Hybrid Orchestration

Authors

  • Neeraj Gaddam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22399/ijcesen.4650

Keywords:

Pharmaceutical Benefit Administration, Cloud Infrastructure Processing, Blended Orchestration Framework, Message-Oriented Architecture, Automated Procedural Transformation

Abstract

This composition delves into cloud-native workflow mechanisms within Pharmacy Benefits Management sectors through innovative hybrid coordination strategies blending traditional Process Management frameworks with contemporary cloud infrastructures. The fusion of sophisticated case oversight functions, container virtualization, stimulus-responsive frameworks, and decentralized service components establishes a formidable structure addressing distinctive PBM operational hurdles. Examining architectural foundations alongside practical implementations—encompassing medication adherence pathway refinements, authorization verification systems, and pharmaceutical transportation logistics—reveals how this merged approach yields unparalleled flexibility, expansion capacity, and operational continuity compared with conventional techniques. Domain-specific structural philosophies, message-driven interaction patterns, and multidisciplinary execution tactics emerge as decisive achievement elements throughout these ventures. The architectural configuration portrayed offers a groundbreaking answer for PBM entities pursuing enhanced functional productivity while preserving administrative oversight essential within strictly regulated healthcare landscapes.

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Published

2026-01-03

How to Cite

Neeraj Gaddam. (2026). Cloud-Native Workflow Automation in Pharmacy Benefits Management: A Case for Hybrid Orchestration. International Journal of Computational and Experimental Science and Engineering, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.22399/ijcesen.4650

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Research Article