Vol 2 Chapter 1584: Cost of life

  Chapter 1585 The cost of life

   "For now, the cost of this smart bionic artificial heart is still relatively high." Wu Hao said.

  Hearing this question, almost everyone paid attention. Such a good enthusiasm, if because of the high cost, it cannot be popularized in the end, or ordinary people can't afford it, then it is really a shame. Especially some ordinary patients with serious illnesses urgently need such an intelligent bionic artificial heart to save their lives. But the high cost cannot be borne, and I can only wait helplessly for death. This feeling is very bad.

   Therefore, when Wu Hao talked about this aspect, everyone was very concerned.

"The current high cost of this intelligent bionic artificial heart is mainly due to two aspects. First, the first aspect naturally comes from the high R&D cost. For the entire project, we have invested huge human and material resources. It is precisely because of this, That’s why we were able to achieve such results in such a short period of time. And the clinical trials of this smart bionic artificial heart are continuing, and the cost is still an unknown number.

  Such a high research and development cost means that the cost of a single intelligent bionic artificial heart will naturally rise.

  The second aspect that affects the cost is the manufacturing cost. The process of this smart bionic artificial heart is more complicated, and the latest materials and processes and related technologies are used, so the manufacturing cost is relatively high.

  For now, the cost of a single smart bionic artificial heart has reached more than millions of dollars. In addition to a series of treatment costs, such a cost price is obviously a bit expensive.

  Although medical equipment is inherently more expensive, the price of an artificial tooth has reached tens of thousands.

  But we still hope that we can further reduce the cost and reduce it to a more reasonable price range, so that more people can afford this part of the cost and benefit from it.

  Of course, we will continue to optimize the technology related to the manufacturing process, further reduce manufacturing costs and lower prices. And as the production capacity of this smart bionic artificial heart increases, it will also help reduce costs. "

  Wu Hao’s words are very frank. Indeed, among medical devices, R&D costs are the most important part of drug costs. The prices of many medicines are very expensive, which makes people feel unreasonable. But everyone does not know that these drugs are also developed by pharmaceutical companies with a lot of money. Not only do they invest hugely, they also face huge risks.

  There are hundreds of thousands of new drugs developed every year in the world, but there are only a few hundred drugs that can be marketed every year in the world. This means that most of the drugs have died, and the costs and losses in this regard need to be borne by the pharmaceutical companies themselves.

  Of course, it is also not necessary to raise prices unscrupulously because pharmaceutical companies spend huge costs to develop drugs. This is obviously a very unreasonable way. So how to balance the conflicts between your pharmaceutical company and ordinary patients requires rational thinking and research.

  As for the smart bionic artificial heart released by Wu Hao today, the technical performance is absolutely impeccable. The only thing that makes everyone dissatisfied, or that there is regret and disappointment, is the cost. At this stage, the cost of millions of dollars, I am afraid that only the rich can afford it.

  Even for some wealthy middle-class families, and even some wealthy wealthy people, this is a huge expenditure, not to mention ordinary families and patients with poor family conditions.

  So on the Internet, there are many people discussing this matter. Everyone expressed their opinions and disagreed with each other, and the debate was very fierce.

  "Things are good things, but they are too expensive to afford."

  "It's really too expensive. This is a toy for the rich. Don't even think about it."

   "There is no way. R&D and manufacturing costs are too high. If the output is not increased, the cost will be difficult to come down."

"It depends on how you look at it. For those dying severe heart disease patients, if there is such a hope before them, even if they spend all their savings, they will not hesitate. After all, ants are still greedy, let alone people. Woolen cloth."

   "No, many people won't. For many patients, especially older patients, even if they can afford this part of the cost, they may not choose."

  "This is a fact. On the one hand, it is my own life and on the other hand, it is family livelihood. It is really difficult to choose."

   "If you have no money, you can make more money. If you have no people, you can really lose it."

   "That's how it is said, but it may not always be done this way. There is always so much helplessness in reality."

   "Yes, ideals are beautiful, but reality is cruel. You let your children run out of savings, and even lose the house and car to your parents. How much do you think they would be willing to."

   "Why not, this is the parents who gave birth to them and raised them."

   “There is no need for moral kidnapping in this regard. Everyone’s family situation is different. This should be the most helpless choice.”

   "After all, the cost of treatment is too high, and it is really difficult for ordinary people to afford it."

   "It's far away, can this smart bionic artificial heart enter the medical insurance, so that the price can come down."

"Impossible. Do you know how many patients with severe heart disease in China need to change their hearts? A single smart bionic artificial heart costs millions of dollars. If it is included in medical insurance, I am afraid that the medical insurance fund will be exhausted soon. This is for other people. Is it fair?"

   "Yes, the medical insurance fund is in deficit every year. If it is included, it is estimated to go bankrupt every two years."

  "Then can we use a centralized procurement from a country like a heart stent~www.readwn.com~ and let this smart bionic artificial heart come down?"

"The method is a good one, but it is estimated to be difficult. This smart bionic artificial heart is not a medical device consumable such as a heart stent. It is the latest scientific research achievement in the medical field and has a huge market value. Even if it is centralized procurement, the company estimates that it is not It will be too concession."

"Even if it is centralized procurement, the cost cannot be reduced too much. After all, the total cost is there, and the company cannot lose money and make money. But there is still hope. If it can be popularized and promoted, the demand will increase, plus Haoyu Technology Improve the manufacturing process technology, so that the cost may still be reduced."

"I'm not optimistic. Just as Wu Hao said just now, it costs tens of thousands of dollars to insert a tooth, not to mention this cutting-edge medical product that is about life, even if the price is reduced, I am afraid it will be A very high number."

"That's true, but the cost price of millions of dollars is too high. I think that Haoyu Technology will work hard, coupled with national support and centralized procurement, to control the price to two to three million, three to four hundred thousand, this price It's still acceptable."

   "Although the price of three or four hundred thousand yuan is very high, compared to a life, this price is still affordable for many people to bite their teeth."

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  (End of this chapter)