Hospitals are now investing in resources to enable hospital-level care from the comfort of a patient’s home. This model is set to solve problems such as overcrowding in medical facilities, especially during the pandemic. Perhaps surprisingly, the insurers are backing it: “If [insurers] can pay for care in a lower-cost setting than the hospital, with good outcomes, they save money.” However, is this suitable for all patients’ medical conditions?
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Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
