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Just a Taste: Hospital Billing, Upcoding, and Consent Explained | Al Lewis Highlights

What really happens when you sign hospital paperwork? In this Broken Healthcare highlight reel, healthcare outcomes expert and Validation Institute founder Al Lewis explains what patients, employers, and healthcare leaders need to understand about consent, billing, and navigating the healthcare system safely. From emergency room consent forms to medical billing codes, this episode reveals how the system actually works — and why being informed matters. Al breaks down how hospitals typically require patients to sign consent forms for both treatment and financial responsibility — and how those agreements can affect what patients ultimately owe. He also explains the concept of medical coding and upcoding, and how billing classifications can significantly impact healthcare costs. This highlight reel also explores how Quizzify — the healthcare education platform Al founded — helps people make more informed decisions and avoid unnecessary risks. Through real personal experiences, Al shares how using Quizzify helped him: • Identify and properly treat a dangerous deep vein thrombosis (DVT) before it could spread • Recognize and address a dental abscess before it worsened • Understand when to seek care — and how to advocate for himself effectively He also explains how Quizzify helps educate people about GLP-1 weight loss medications through structured quizzes designed to help individuals make informed decisions about their care. In this highlight reel, you’ll learn: • What hospitals ask you to sign — and why it matters • How ER consent forms work • How medical billing codes and upcoding impact costs • Why healthcare literacy is critical for patients and employers • How Quizzify helps people make smarter healthcare decisions • Real examples of how self-advocacy can improve health outcomes This conversation is essential viewing for anyone who interacts with the healthcare system — including patients, employers, and healthcare leaders. 👤 About Al Lewis Al Lewis is founder of the Validation Institute and Quizzify, and one of the leading voices in healthcare transparency and accountability. His work focuses on helping employers and patients understand healthcare costs, outcomes, and decision-making. 🎙 About Broken Healthcare Broken Healthcare, hosted by Ray Kober, explores the hidden mechanics of healthcare — from consent and billing to incentives and accountability. 🔔 Subscribe for more Broken Healthcare conversations New episodes and highlights explore the realities behind healthcare costs and decision-making.