Chapter 681: Subversive Plan

Yan Yue blinked her eyes and couldn't come back to her senses for a while.

Did you hear something wrong?

If he wants to establish a medical system that can cover the entire Shenzhou, he will rely on the power of Jinxia City?

What's the purpose of doing this? After thinking about it, it can only be set up to treat more patients. But the real problem is not here - "Master Xia, the number of patients does not depend on the number of clinics, but on the money in people's pockets."

Most diseases in the world are caused by poverty.

The disease of poverty is by no means a problem that can be solved by one or a group of doctors.

Xia Fan unexpectedly showed an appreciative smile, "You are indeed proficient in this. But Jinxia's plan is not that simple. Since the Medical and Health Ministry is a formal department of the Secretariat, of course it will not require you to work alone. Jinxia City Corresponding resources will be mobilized to reduce the impact of this problem. For example, the cost of doctors and medicines will no longer be borne by patients, but will be planned and distributed by the Ministry of Finance. In this way, the cost of patients can be significantly reduced. , doctors don’t have to worry about excessive income fluctuations and being unable to support their families.”

This is also the biggest difference between the hospital system and the traditional clinics of that era. The latter is not uncommon in big cities. The doctor is also responsible for selling and brewing medicine. Usually, a highly respected old doctor is in charge, with more than a dozen disciples and apprentices, and some even provide their own medicine farmers. All their operating costs are borne by the patients. In addition, they need to make a certain profit, otherwise they will have to close down.

But the hospital system is taking a different approach.

Most of its expenses are endorsed by government agencies, and there are no mandatory profit requirements. Even if it suffers a book loss, it can still stand. Patients only need to spend a small amount of money to enjoy complete medical services, and this pricing depends entirely on the official financial situation. At the same time, doctors and nurses don't have to worry about how much profit the hospital makes. They only need to focus all their energy on diagnosing and treating patients.

Xia Fan thought very simply. The discounts for minor illnesses were low, while the exemptions for major illnesses were high. The overall cost was controlled at about 30 to 40% of the original medical expenses, ensuring that ordinary people would not have to drain their savings just once they got sick. When more professionals are trained, further reductions can be made. However, diagnosis cannot be free of charge, otherwise residents will come to the hospital for treatment if they feel even slightly unwell, which will occupy a large amount of medical resources.

This system can be said to be very mature. It has gone through the long-term test of history, and it still firmly occupies a place in the era when private hospitals are springing up.

But to Yanyue's ears, it was no less than a thunderbolt from the blue.

The government subsidizes money to run clinics and pays for medical treatment for the people out of their own pockets? How much money should it cost to do this?

It would already be a huge expense to set up a medical clinic covering Shenzhou, let alone provide low-cost diagnosis for millions of people! She also knows that as long as Jin Xia decides to do this, the reputation among the people will definitely reach a new peak, and this medical system will be supported by the people like the reincarnation of the Bodhisattva, but this is completely a waste of money! Princess Guangping's reputation is already quite high, there is absolutely no need for them to reach this level!

"This plan...can't be implemented for a long time." Yanyue hesitated for a long time before expressing his thoughts.

She could have agreed right away.

The benefits here can be seen by anyone with a discerning eye. Jinxia can gain a lot of reputation, so why not her as a host? The most important thing for doctors is reputation, and the Yan family is no exception - with reputation, people will spread the word of the word and come in droves, and only then can the family obtain enough benefits to continue.

As for whether Jin Xia can persist to the end in the future, it has little to do with her.

However, she did not readily agree.

In a sense, Yanyue also wants to see such an ambitious medical plan become a reality. She is an alchemist in the Privy Council, but she is also a doctor. It is always a good thing to save more people from diseases.

"I know you are worried about the income, but this is not a matter of sitting on your hands, it is just a different perspective." Xia Fan did not elaborate on this aspect, because he knew that it would be difficult for the other party to understand why he had to invest a lot of money in it. expenditure. Medical level is a key factor in determining average life span, and the higher the life span, the more time people can devote to production. Originally, the average life span of ordinary residents in Shenzhou was only about thirty-five years old. Excluding the minor and childbearing stages, the golden period of work was almost only five or six years, which can be said to be fleeting. If this situation is allowed to continue to happen, it will be the biggest waste of Jinxia.

In contrast, large investments in medical care are completely acceptable and a good deal.

"In short, this matter will never be abandoned halfway, let alone because of the cost issue." Xia Fan promised, "You don't have to worry about money, just arrange the medical system boldly and confidently according to the actual situation. If you do it well , maybe it will be spread all over Qiguo in the future.”

Is it spread all over the country...

Yan Yue, who was shocked over and over again, already felt a little numb.

Princess Ning Wanjun has been dealing with people like this for a long time?

I have to say that it is really difficult to persevere without a strong heart.

"In that case, I'm willing to give it a try." She nodded slowly.

"I will make a general outline later, and then you can see if you have anything to add." Xia Fan stood up, smiled and extended his hand to her, "Welcome to the Secretariat."

Walking out of the conference hall, Yanyue did not feel a sense of joy at a great victory.

She is now a member of the Secretariat, and even started as a minister. It is not difficult to get involved in Jinxia's high-level decision-making.

But she felt an unexpected weight on her shoulders.

…

"Thank you for trusting her."

After Yanyue left, Qian walked out of the back room of the auditorium and came behind Xia Fan.

"You think she's not from Qixing?" Xia Fan turned around and said. He appointed Yanyue as the chief officer of the medical department, both because of his professional counterpart and because of Hagoromo's guarantee.

"She is Ning Qianshi's friend, and she also supported us in the Battle of Wanjing Tower." Gan replied seriously, "As far as I know her, it is difficult for her to make decisions that go against her own will. In other words, In short, Miss Yan has a sincere and straightforward heart.”

Xia Fan couldn't help laughing, "I rarely hear you commenting on others like this."

"There's nothing we can do about it." Gan shrugged pretending to be innocent, "There are only a few people who can climb to the high position of alchemist. Our hands are full of blood, but she is not like that. So her previous rejection of demons was It comes from the bottom of my heart, and my view on demons has changed, which is also true.”

This is true. Xia Fan picked up the tea cup and took a sip. He could see the extreme reluctance of the other party in answering, but even so, she did not deny that her view of the demon was biased.

"I'm not sure that she is not from the Qixing Privy Council, but given time, she will definitely be able to see the advantages of Jinxia over the Privy Council and come to our side. I am confident about this," Qian said.

"Then let's wait and see." Xia Fan smiled, "By the way, are you attracted to her? After learning about this, you actually came to me to intercede."

Qian grinned and said, "If she likes me, it will be an advantage for me. In fact, there are many alchemists in the Seven Stars who hope that the world can become a better place. They just haven't seen the scenery here in Jinxia." At this point, he His tone was a bit emotional, "I... just hope that when these people change their minds, there will be a place to accept them, so that they will not have nowhere to go."

Take a day off today and take advantage of the last day of National Day to go out and see Changjin Lake.