SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America and are presented in US dollars. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates and assumptions have been made in determining the carrying value of assets, depreciable and amortizable lives of tangible and intangible assets, the carrying value of liabilities, the valuation allowance for the deferred tax asset, the timing of revenue recognition and related revenue share expenses, and inputs used in the calculation of stock based compensation. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Principles of Consolidation The financial statements reflect the consolidated results of OptimizeRx Corporation, a Nevada corporation, and its wholly owned subsidiaries: OptimizeRx Corporation, a Michigan corporation, CareSpeak Communications, Inc., a New Jersey corporation, Cyberdiet, a controlled foreign corporation incorporated in Israel, and CareSpeak Communications D.O.O., a Controlled Foreign Corporation incorporated in Croatia. Together, these companies are referred to as “OptimizeRx” and “the Company.” All material intercompany transactions have been eliminated. Reclassifications Certain items in the previous year financial statements have been reclassified to match the current year presentation. Foreign Currency The Company’s functional currency is the U.S. dollar, however it pays certain expenses related to its two foreign subsidiaries in the local currency, which is the shekel for its subsidiary in Israel and the kuna for its Croatian subsidiary. All transactions are recorded at the exchange rate at the time of payment. If there is a time lag between the time of recording the liability and the time of payment, a gain or loss is recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations due to any fluctuations in the exchange rate. Cash and Cash Equivalents For purposes of the accompanying financial statements, the Company considers all highly liquid instruments, consisting of money market accounts, with an initial maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Investments We account for marketable securities in accordance with ASC 320, “Investments - Debt Securities”, which require that certain debt securities be classified into one of three categories: held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, or trading securities, and depending upon the classification, value the security at amortized cost or fair market value. Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair value is defined as the price that would be received upon sale of an asset or paid upon transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date and in the principal or most advantageous market for that asset or liability. The fair value should be calculated based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, not on assumptions specific to the entity. In addition, the fair value of liabilities should include consideration of non-performance risk including our own credit risk. In addition to defining fair value, the disclosure requirements around fair value establish a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs, which is expanded. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three levels based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market. Each fair value measurement is reported in one of the three levels, which is determined by the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. These levels are: Level 1 – Inputs are based upon unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets. Level 2 – Inputs are based upon significant observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 – Inputs are generally unobservable and typically reflect management’s estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The fair values are therefore determined using model-based techniques that include option pricing models, discounted cash flow models, and similar techniques. The Company’s stock options and warrants are valued using level 3 inputs. The Company’s carrying amounts of financial instruments including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other current liabilites approximate their fair values due to their short maturities. Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Accounts receivable are reported at realizable value, net of allowances for doubtful accounts, which is estimated and recorded in the period the related revenue is recorded. The Company has a standardized approach to estimate and review the collectability of its receivables based on a number of factors, including the period they have been outstanding. Historical collection and payer reimbursement experience is an integral part of the estimation process related to allowances for doubtful accounts. In addition, the Company regularly assesses the state of its billing operations in order to identify issues, which may impact the collectability of these receivables or reserve estimates. Because the Company’s customers are primarily large well-capitalized companies, historically there has been very little bad debt expense. Bad debt expense was $363,512 for the year ended December 31, 2022 and $80,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $352,043 and $241,219 as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. From time to time, we may record revenue based on our revenue recognition policies described below in advance of being able to invoice the customer. Included in accounts receivable are unbilled amounts of $3,582,735,$2,110,865 and $757,218 at December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost and are being depreciated over their estimated useful lives of three to five years for office equipment and three years for computer equipment using the straight-line method of depreciation for book purposes. Maintenance and repair charges are expensed as incurred. Intangible Assets Intangible assets are stated at cost. Finite-lived assets are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of fifteen to seventeen years for patents, eight years for customer relationships, fifteen years for tradenames, two to four years for covenants not to compete, and three to ten years for software and websites, all using the straight-line method. These assets are evaluated when there is a triggering event. There was no impairment of our intangible assets in either year presented. Goodwill We evaluate goodwill for impairment during our fiscal fourth quarter, or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change. Our analysis determined that there was no impairment of our goodwill. Revenue Recognition Recognition of revenue requires evidence of a contract, probable collection of proceeds, and completion of substantially all performance obligations. We use a 5-step model to recognize revenue. These steps are: identify the contract with a customer, identify the performance obligations in the contract, determine the transaction price, allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and recognize revenue when or as the performance obligations are satisfied. Revenues are primarily generated from content delivery activities in which the Company delivers financial, clinical, or brand messaging through a distribution network of eprescribers and electronic health record technology providers (channel partners), directly to consumers, or from reselling services that complement the business. This content delivery for a customer is referred to as a program. Unless otherwise specified, revenue is recognized based on the selling price to customers. The Company’s contracts are generally all less than one year and the primary performance obligation is delivery of messages, or content, but the contract may contain additional services. Additional services may include program design, which is the design of the content delivery program, set up, and reporting. We consider set up and reporting services to be complimentary to the primary performance obligation and recognized through performance of the delivery of content. We consider program design and related consulting services to be performance obligations separate from the delivery of messages. As the content is distributed through the platform and network of channel partners (a transaction), these transactions are recorded, and revenue is recognized over time as the distributions occur. Revenue for transactions can be realized based on a price per message, a price per redemption, as a flat fee occurring over a period of time, or upon completion of the program, depending on the client contract. The Company recognizes setup fees that are required for integrating client offerings and campaigns into the rule-based content delivery system and network over the life of the initial program, based either on time, or units delivered, depending upon which is most appropriate in the specific situation. Should a program be cancelled before completion, the balance of set up revenue is recognized at the time of cancellation, as set up fees are nonrefundable. Additionally, the Company also recognizes revenue for providing program performance reporting and maintenance, either by the Company directly delivering reports or by providing access to its online reporting portal that the client can utilize. This reporting revenue is recognized over time as the messages are delivered. Program design, which is the design of the content delivery program, and related consulting services are recognized as services are performed. Disaggregation of Revenue Consistent with ASC Topic 606, we have disaggregated our revenue by timing of revenue recognition. The majority of our revenue is recognized over time as solutions are provided. A small portion of our revenue related to program development, solution architect design, and other solutions is recognized at a point in time upon delivery to customers. A break down is set forth in the table below. 2022 2021 Revenue recognized over time $ 55,437,418 $ 57,077,743 Revenue recognized at a point in time 7,012,738 4,214,855 Total Revenue $ 62,450,156 $ 61,292,598 Revenue Recognition (Continued) In some instances, we license certain of our software applications in arrangements that do not include other performance obligations. In those instances, we record license revenue when the software is delivered for use to the license. In instances where our contracts included Software as a Service, the revenue is recognized over the subscription period as services are delivered to the customer. In some instances, the Company also resells messaging solutions that are available through channel partners that are complementary to the core business and client base. These partner specific solutions are frequently similar to our own solutions and revenue recognition for these programs is the same as described above. In instances where the Company sells solutions on a commission basis, net revenue is recognized based on the commission-based revenue split that the Company receives. There were no programs recorded on a net basis in the years presented. In instances where the Company resells these messaging solutions and has all financial risk and significant operation input and risk, the Company records the revenue based on the gross amount sold and the amount paid to the channel partner as a cost of sales. Cost of Revenues The primary cost of revenue is revenue share expense. Cost of revenues does not include depreciation and amortization which is listed separately on the statements of operations. Based on the volume of transactions that are delivered through the channel partner network, the Company provides a revenue share to compensate the partner, or others, for their promotion of the campaign. Revenue shares are a negotiated percentage of the transaction fees and can also be specific to special considerations and campaigns. Income Taxes Income taxes are computed using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the currently enacted tax rates and laws. A valuation allowance is provided for the amount of deferred tax assets that, based on available evidence, are not expected to be realized. The Company recognizes the tax benefit from uncertain tax positions if it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on examination by the tax authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit is measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. It is the Company’s policy to include interest and penalties related to tax positions as a component of income tax expense. Concentration of Credit Risks The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents in bank deposit accounts, which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts; however, amounts in excess of the federally insured limit may be at risk if the bank experiences financial difficulties. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021 the Company had $15,669,837 and $83,312,524, respectively, in cash balances in excess of federally insured limits, primarily at Bank of America. Research and Development The Company expenses research and development expenses as incurred. There was no research and development expense for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. Stock-based Compensation The Company uses the fair value method to account for stock-based compensation. The fair value of the equity instrument is charged directly to compensation expense and additional paid-in capital over the period during which services are rendered. The fair value of each award is estimated on the date of each grant. For restricted stock awards, the fair value is based on the market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. For market based restricted stock units, the fair value is estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation model. This valuation technique includes estimating the movement of stock prices and the effects of volatility, interest rates and dividends. For options, fair value is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model that uses the following assumptions. Estimated volatilities are based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock over the same period as the expected term of the options. The expected term of options granted represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise behavior and to determine this term. The risk-free rate used is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant using a time period equal to the expected option term. The Company has never paid dividends and do not expect to pay any dividends in the future. 2022 2021 Expected dividend yield 0 % 0 % Risk free interest rate 0.82% - 4.38% 0.19% - 0.67% Expected option term 3.5 years 3.5 years Turnover/forfeiture rate 0 % 0 % Expected volatility 68% - 71% 67% - 70% Weighted average grant date fair value $ 12.82 $ 26.36 The Black-Scholes option valuation model and other existing models were developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. These option valuation models require the input of, and are highly sensitive to, subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. The Company’s stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and changes in the subjective input assumptions could materially affect the fair value estimate. Loss Per Common and Common Equivalent Share The computation of basic (loss) earnings per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. The computation of diluted (loss) earnings per common share is based on the basic weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year plus common stock equivalents, which would arise from the exercise of options and warrants outstanding using the treasury stock method and the average market price per share during the year. The number of common shares potentially issuable upon the exercise of certain awards that were excluded from the diluted loss per common share calculation in 2022 was 93,626 related to options, and 170,859 related to restricted stock units, for a total of 264,485 because they are anti-dilutive, as a result of a net loss for the year ended December 31, 2022. The computation of weighted average shares outstanding and the basic and diluted earnings per common share for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 consisted of the following: Year ended December 31, 2022 Net (Loss) Shares Per Share Basic EPS $ (11,438,440 ) 17,783,992 $ (0.64 ) Effect of dilutive securities — — — Diluted EPS $ (11,438,440 ) 17,783,992 $ (0.64 ) Year ended December 31, 2021 Net Income Shares Per Share Basic EPS $ 378,079 17,228,019 $ 0.02 Effect of dilutive securities 462,470 — Diluted EPS $ 378,079 17,690,489 $ 0.02 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets The Company continually monitors events and changes in circumstances that could indicate carrying amounts of long-lived assets may not be recoverable. When such events or changes in circumstances are present, the Company assesses the recoverability of long-lived assets by determining whether the carrying value of such assets will be recovered through undiscounted expected future cash flows. If the total of the future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of those assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or the fair value less costs to sell. Segment reporting We operate in one reportable segment. Overall, our business involves connecting life science companies to patients and providers. We have a common customer base for all of our solutions, which are primarily all communications with healthcare providers or patients on behalf of life science customers. Our customers are geographically located in the U.S although we have two technology centers located internationally. We do not prepare separate internal income statements by solutions as our focus is on selling enterprise arrangements covering multiple solutions that span the entire patient journey with a specific brand. Recently Issued Accounting Guidance In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes Not Yet Adopted ASU Topic 2021-08 Business Combinations (Topic 805), Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers |