From the point of view of the benefits to patients and staff and after a cost-benefit analysis, the expense appears to be well justified. We therefore have proceeded with the implementation of the automated system. Its functions will include front and back office operations, patient intake, treatment planning, counseling and methadone dispensing. Fiscal operation is also covered. The system will be used to facilitate the performance of treatment outcome evaluations. It will also be sued to conduct monthly internal auditing of our third party billing.