Military Technology

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. It would be a pity if such a good idea cannot be popularized because the cost is too high, or if ordinary people cannot afford it. In particular, some ordinary patients who are seriously ill are in urgent need of such an intelligent bionic artificial heart to save their lives. However, I cannot afford the high cost and can only wait for death helplessly. This feeling is very bad.

Therefore, everyone became very concerned when they heard Wu Hao talk about this aspect.

"There are two main reasons why the current cost of this smart bionic artificial heart is relatively high. First of all, the first aspect naturally comes from the high research and development costs. We have invested huge human and material resources in the entire project. 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 still continuing, and the cost required is still an unknown figure.

Such high research and development costs mean that the cost of a single smart bionic artificial heart will naturally increase.

The second aspect that affects the cost is the manufacturing cost. The process of this smart bionic artificial heart is relatively complex and uses the latest materials and processes as well as related technologies, so the manufacturing cost is relatively high.

At present, the cost of a single intelligent bionic artificial heart has reached more than one million US dollars. Coupled with a series of treatment costs, this cost is obviously a bit expensive.

Although medical devices are inherently expensive, an artificial tooth can cost thousands or even thousands.

But we still hope to further reduce the cost and bring it down 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 manufacturing process-related technologies to further reduce manufacturing costs and lower selling 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, research and development costs are the most important part of the cost of drugs. The prices of many drugs are very expensive, which makes people feel very unreasonable. But everyone knows that these drugs are also developed by pharmaceutical companies that spend a lot of money. Not only do they invest huge amounts of money, they also face huge risks.

Hundreds of thousands of new drugs are developed around the world every year, but only a few hundred drugs are put on the market every year. This means that most of the drugs have died, and the costs and losses in this area need to be borne by the pharmaceutical companies themselves.

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

As for the intelligent bionic artificial heart released by Wu Hao and others today, its technical performance is absolutely impeccable. The only thing that makes everyone dissatisfied, or regretful and disappointed, is the cost. At this stage, the cost of millions of dollars is probably only the rich can afford it.

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

Therefore, there are many people discussing this matter on the Internet. Everyone expressed their opinions and had different opinions, and the debate was very fierce.

"The stuff is good, but it's too expensive and I can't afford it."

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

"There is no way. The R\u0026D and manufacturing costs are too high. If the output does not increase, it will be difficult to reduce the cost."

"It depends on how you look at it. For those patients with severe heart disease who are dying of life, if there is such a hope in front of them, they will not hesitate to spend all their savings. After all, ants are greedy for life, not to mention 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 it."

"This is true. On the one hand, it is your own life, and on the other hand, your family's livelihood. This is indeed a difficult choice."

"If the money is gone, you can make it again, but if the people are gone, you are really gone."

"That's what they say, but they may not always be done in this way. There are always so many helplessness in reality."

"Yes, ideals are beautiful, but reality is cruel. If you let your children use up their savings, or even lose their house and car to live with your parents, how much do you think they would be willing to do?"

"Why don't you want to? These are 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 always be the most helpless choice."

"In the final analysis, the cost of medical treatment is still too high, and it is really difficult for ordinary people to afford it."

"To go a long way, can this smart bionic artificial heart be covered by medical insurance? Will the price be lowered?"

"Impossible. Do you know how many patients with severe heart disease in China need heart transplants? 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 will be very harmful to other people. Is it fair?"

"Yes, the medical insurance fund is already in deficit every year. If it were included, it would probably go bankrupt every two years."

"Then can we use a national centralized procurement similar to that of heart stents, and then let this intelligent bionic artificial heart be lowered?"

"The method is a good one, but it is estimated to be difficult. This smart bionic artificial heart is not a medical device consumable like a heart stent. It is the latest scientific research result in the medical field and has a huge market value. Even if it is centralized procurement, the company is not expected to It would be too much of a concession.”

"Even with centralized procurement, the cost cannot drop too much. After all, the total cost is there, and it is impossible for the company to lose money and make a profit. But there is still hope. If it can be popularized and promoted, the demand will increase, and Haoyu Technology By improving manufacturing process technology, it is still possible to reduce costs.”

"I'm not optimistic about it. Just like what Wu Hao said just now, it costs tens of thousands of dollars to get a tooth. Not to mention such a cutting-edge medical product that affects life. Even if the price is reduced, I'm afraid it will be too much." A very high number.”

"That's true, but the cost price of millions of dollars is too high. I think Haoyu Technology should work hard, plus state support and centralized procurement, to control the price to two to three hundred thousand, three to four hundred thousand, this price It’s still acceptable.”

"Although the price of three to four hundred thousand is very high, compared to one life, many people can still bear this price with gritted teeth."

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