The Online Reputation Management of medical providers and facilities varies. It can be influenced by patient reviews, ratings, and comments on websites such as Yelp, Healthgrades, and Vitals. Other factors that can affect a provider or facility’s Online Reputation Management include press coverage, professional associations and accreditations, and patient satisfaction surveys.

Effective January 1, 2023, AMA has announced the following changes in Evaluation and Management (E/M) Code and Guidelines for 2023.

E/M Introductory Guidelines related to Hospital Inpatient and Observation Care Services codes 99221-99223, 99231-99239, Consultations codes 99242- 99245, 99252-99255, Emergency Department Services codes 99281-99285, Nursing Facility Services codes 99304-99310, 99315, 99316, Home or Residence Services codes 99341, 99342, 99344, 99345, 99347-99350.
Deletion of Hospital Observation Services E/M codes 99217-99220.
Revision of Hospital Inpatient and Observation C