Al Lewis, CEO and founder of Quizify, dives into the staggering rise of emergency room costs, which now account for 6% of total healthcare plan spending. He discusses whether patient acuity or upcoding is to blame for these increases. Al also tackles the impact of the No Surprises Act and the difficulties plan sponsors face in negotiating fair ER rates. With actionable strategies for employers, he sheds light on how to combat inflated charges in the healthcare system.