“Vice District Chief Qin, your concerns are very valid. Whether it’s you or me, we are just low-level employees in Jiangcheng City. It’s indeed unlikely for low-level employees to succeed in changing the entire city’s medical insurance chaos. However, even if it’s unlikely, I still have to try. I really can’t stand seeing Jiangcheng’s economy improving year after year, yet people’s medical treatment remains the same. Minor illnesses are endured, major illnesses depend on fate.”
Chen Feng replied with a serious expression.
“Chen Feng, listen to my advice. Forget it, let’s not get involved in this mess for now. Since ancient times, anyone who offends vested capital interests can easily lose their lives. Not to mention anything else, historically, many national presidents have been assassinated. Why? Isn’t it because they offended major interest groups?”
Qin Yan earnestly advised Chen Feng.
“Vice District Chief Qin, we share the same consensus, both believing that capital is at play behind Jiangcheng’s medical insurance chaos. So, I’d like to ask, Vice District Chief Qin, what exactly is the capital behind Jiangcheng’s medical insurance mess?”
Chen Feng probed deeper.
As always, if one intends to do something extraordinary, one cannot fear death.
The meaning of life cannot be like living like a dog.
When one should speak out, one must.
Of course, China is a society governed by law, and assassination is not so easily carried out.
In this regard, China is ten thousand times better than the West.
To be fair, China’s gun control policy is quite good.
“Jiangcheng’s medical insurance chaos, or China’s medical insurance chaos, are largely similar, driven by three types of capital. One, hospitals themselves need to make money; this is one form of capital. The most typical manifestation is that no matter what the illness, even a common cold, requires various instrument examinations, costing hundreds for just the examination fees. Furthermore, no matter what the illness, they treat it as if it were severe. Even benign tumors are treated as if they were malignant. When giving birth in a hospital, regardless of whether a natural birth is possible, it’s all C-sections! Then there are the creation of fictional experts, with consultation fees of hundreds of yuan… Second, domestic medical enterprises, such as those selling health supplements, and medicines for chronic diseases… They constantly have representatives stationed in hospitals, colluding with hospitals. Third, foreign medical enterprises, mainly dealing with cancer special drugs and various high-precision medical equipment… These three forms of capital have long since corrupted hospitals. Hospitals used to truly save lives and help the injured. Now, hospitals will drain three layers of your oil if they can, and will never settle for just one.”
Qin Yan explained patiently.
Since Chen Feng was determined to get involved in managing Jiangcheng’s medical insurance chaos, she would cooperate actively.
At worst, if they couldn't defeat the capital, she would leave this corrupt officialdom with Chen Feng.
“Vice District Chief Qin, you truly are an experienced hand in officialdom, seeing problems with such sharp insight. The three types of capital you mentioned are indeed the source of Jiangcheng’s medical insurance chaos. Therefore, we will proceed with reforms based on these three types of capital, one by one…”
Chen Feng replied with a serious expression.
“Chen Feng, I must remind you. You are only the Director of the Development and Reform Commission of Mingshan District and have no connection whatsoever with the Medical Insurance Bureau or the Health Bureau.”
Qin Yan said softly.
“Vice District Chief Qin, I am aware of that. I don’t intend to personally invest in Jiangcheng’s medical insurance reform; I’m merely participating.”
Chen Feng explained.
“Alright, since you have decided, I will definitely give you my full support. Go ahead boldly, and if you encounter any insurmountable problems, feel free to ask me anytime.”
Qin Yan encouraged Chen Feng.
As the woman behind a man, the most important thing is to stand firmly by his side.
“Currently, everything seems to be under control, so there’s no need to worry too much. Neither you nor Cheng Lu needs to help me with anything extra. As long as you do your jobs well and stabilize the economy of Mingshan District, that will be the greatest support for me.”
The reason Chen Feng said this was not because he didn't need help from Qin Yan and Cheng Lu, but because he didn't want to put the two women in danger.
The medical insurance chaos, with the three forms of capital behind it, is enormous. A slight misstep could lead to a fatal outcome, so he tried to avoid dragging Qin Yan and Cheng Lu into the vortex.
Qin Yan didn’t say much more. The Chen Feng of today was no longer the town leader’s driver who was clueless about officialdom; he had already become an experienced hand adept at navigating the perilous environments of power.
After chatting for a while longer, Qin Yan returned to her office.
Chen Feng didn’t stand on ceremony and went directly to see Wu Yu, the head of the Medical Insurance Bureau.
“What? You want to establish a large public hospital in Mingshan District?”
Wu Yu looked at Chen Feng with astonishment.
“Yes, I have already applied for special funds from higher authorities.”
Chen Feng replied calmly.
“Chen Feng, you are in charge of the economy. Establishing a large public hospital in Mingshan District all of a sudden, have you considered the economic implications? Jiangcheng City already has saturated large public hospitals. Wouldn’t it be a waste to build another one?”
Wu Yu retorted.
“It might be somewhat wasteful, but it is absolutely necessary.”
Chen Feng continued to reply with a calm expression.
“What do you mean? How can waste be necessary? Hasn’t waste always been shameful since ancient times?”
Wu Yu asked, completely bewildered.
“Elder Wu, to be frank, the reason I applied to build a large hospital in Mingshan District this time is to declare war on hospitals controlled by capital.”
Chen Feng stated firmly.
“Declare war?”
Wu Yu’s heart trembled.
He had initially thought Chen Feng would back down when faced with Jiangcheng’s medical insurance chaos, but unexpectedly, this young man was charging forward and getting serious.
“Yes, hospitals nowadays are no longer what they used to be. In the past, the words ‘hospital’ and ‘doctor’ were positive terms. Now, the words ‘hospital’ and ‘doctor’ have been entirely wrapped up by money. A simple circumcision surgery can cost tens of thousands in surgical fees. The key point is that from a biological perspective, unless the foreskin is extremely severe and requires surgery, most cases do not need surgery. However, to make money, major hospitals have all invested in publicity and brainwashing, claiming surgery is mandatory. From this, you can see that current hospital doctors have money solely in their minds.”
Chen Feng said earnestly.
Wu Yu was left speechless.
Because, this was indeed the reality.
No matter who it was, upon entering a hospital, they wouldn’t be allowed to leave without spending thousands or tens of thousands.
“The new large hospital I’m building in Mingshan District will set new rules. Of course, it needs to make money; operating as a charity hospital is not feasible. Charity hospitals cannot last long and don’t achieve much. The new hospital must make money, but only at a normal profit margin, not excessive profit. For examination items, if they are not necessary, they will absolutely not be performed. If they are necessary, the examination fees will be one-third of the previous rates. All expert consultations will be canceled, and for medications, most will be generic drugs from India… This way, the expenditure for visiting a hospital will immediately decrease. By doing this, other hospitals, even if unwilling, will have to follow suit, because patients are not fools; they will go to cheaper hospitals instead of expensive ones.”
Chen Feng explained word by word.
Wu Yu was convinced.
Chen Feng was indeed ruthless; his moves were decisive.
“Chen Feng, this move of yours is definitely pulling the rug out from under them. It’s very good. However, I’m worried that major hospitals in Jiangcheng might join forces to deal with you…”
Wu Yu probed tentatively.