Mira Healthcare Resources

Our in-house team synthesizes scientific research and translates them into easy-to-digest content for you to get educated on the latest health and healthcare information.

Health Insurance

Health Benefits As An Amazon Flex Contracted Employee

An Amazon Flex contracted employee can get health benefits through a family member, a health plan alternative like Mira, an individual plan through the marketplace, and a catastrophic plan.

Kendra Bean23 Aug 2022

Public Health

Am I More At-Risk for Heat Exhaustion Due to Climate Change?

Climate change is causing more heat waves in the United States. In the 1960s, the U.S. experienced about 2 heatwaves per year and by the 2010s, experienced about 6 per year. Climate change is predicted to cause more heat-related illnesses in the future and heat can exacerbate underlying diseases. If you are experiencing heat exhaustion, try to cool down but if symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical attention.

Erica Kahn23 Aug 2022

Mental Health

Can Ketamine Treatments Cure my Depression?

Recent discoveries suggest Ketamine is effective in treating depression but should only be administered by a health professional. Self-administration of ketamine can be deadly. Ketamine therapy involves small doses of the drug, either through an infusion or a nasal spray. Studies on ketamine have shown it to be both fast-acting and beneficial in treating depression, especially when other treatments have been exhausted and proven unsuccessful.

Kendra Bean23 Aug 2022

Finance

How Do You Negotiate Rent

Here are some key rules and tips you should consider implementing. Know what you want based on market research, make your offer mutually beneficial, negotiate 2-3 months before your lease expires and have a script ready with the right information.

Alexandra Thompson12 Dec 2022

Prescriptions

How Much Does Atrovent Cost Without Insurance in 2023?

Atrovent HFA (ipratropium bromide) costs about $530 without insurance for one inhaler. Atrovent Nasal Spray (ipratropium) costs about $204 without insurance but can be purchased at a more affordable price for the generic brand.

Erica Kahn19 Dec 2022

Finance

How Do I Manage My Money Since I've Been Laid Off?

Sit down for a couple of hours and closely examine your new financial situation. If you have joint income, take time to review all the details and areas of concern with your partner or spouse. Sit down for a couple of hours and closely examine your new financial situation. If you have joint income, take time to review all the details and areas of concern with your partner or spouse. Avoid major and expensive purchases such as a new car or TV during a layoff and created an updated budget based on your new income

Alexandra Thompson23 Aug 2022

Insights

June Inflation Data: Health Insurance Premiums Peaked at 17.3% (Again)

The US Bureau of Labor and Statistics found that health insurance premiums have risen 17.3% in the last 12 months, only a hair shy of the record price change in August 2020 at 17.4%. In New York, health insurance carriers have proposed a nearly 19% rate hike for 2023, citing COVID-related costs and inflation. In Colorado, the monthly cost to buy health insurance is expected to rise by 11.3% in 2023. In Connecticut, carriers seek a 20.4% rate hike on individual plans.

Khang T. Vuong, MHA13 Jul 2022

Public Health

What to Know About Novavax and Covid-19

Novavax is a Maryland-based biotechnology company that investigates and counters serious infectious diseases through vaccine creation and development. Novavax developed one authorized COVID-19 vaccine with a 90% effectiveness for those who are 18 years and older.

Alexandra Thompson23 Aug 2022

Prescriptions

How Much does Lyrica Cost Without Insurance in 2023?

Without insurance, the brand name Lyrica costs between $266.38 and $1,112.72, depending on the dosage and form of Lyrica you take. Other factors to be considered in the total cost of Lyrica include where you get your prescriptions filled and if you are taking the brand-name (Lyrica) or generic (pregabalin) prescription drug.

Kendra Bean19 Dec 2022

Tips

How Do I Treat Athlete’s Foot at Home?

The best over-the-counter medications are topical treatmenets like clotrimazole, butenafine, terbinafine, miconazole and Ketoconazole.

Kendra Bean23 Aug 2022

Healthcare Cost

How Much Does Lexapro (Escitalopram) Cost Without Insurance in 2023?

Without insurance, Lexapro costs about $489 and Escitalopram (the generic) can cost anywhere from $15 to $120 for 30 10mg tablets.

Girisha Bharadwaj19 Dec 2022

Healthcare Cost

How Much Does it Cost to Treat Ringworm?

Antifungal medications for ringworm can usually be found over-the-counter and range from about $10-$30 per product, depending on dose, formulation, and quantity. Some people also suggest coconut oil, tea tree oil, and apple cider vinegar. A general rule of thumb to follow is to always check with your primary care provider before attempting any new treatments, even if it is a non-pharmacologic treatment.

Sophie Wei6 Jul 2022

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