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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.

Insights Aug 14, 2021 3 min

#GetOut- 5 Fun Things to do While at JPM

Many people travel to San Francisco for business-related reasons. And although you may typically be alone during these trips, that doesn't mean you should stay in your hotel!

By Alyssa Corso
Op-ed Dec 20, 2020 6 min

Healthcare 2030.

Did you know U.S. healthcare could be the 5th largest country growing as fast as China?

By Khang T. Vuong, MHA
Insights Dec 20, 2020 8 min

New Way For Urgent Care Centers to Increase Patient Volume and Margin

Commercial payer volume on the decline and overhead is eating your margin, but there is a new way for urgent care centers, FQHC, and primary care practices to increase volume and margin. Mira functions both as a management service organization (MSO) and a payor. Mira takes care of patient acquisition, simplify payment, and reduce overhead - making pricing predictable to attract new patients and helping providers maintain a stable margin. By using a global rate and leveraging the network effect, Mira allows providers to participate in bigger and more sophisticated contracts with demand aggregators like contractors placement agencies and gig-economy services. All of this means more patients, better care, lower overhead, and most important of all, stay relevant in the new ultra-competitive healthcare landscape.

By Khang T. Vuong, MHA
Tips Aug 14, 2021 3 min

The Best Gifts For Millennials in 2020

Millennials can be a difficult generation to holiday shop for in 2020. These gifts are experienced-based and inexpensive. This is the ultimate gift guide when shopping for millennials. Some gift ideas include an Airbnb gift card, MasterClass, Winc, a cold brew maker, and a Mira membership. This Holiday season, these gifts are sure to impress the millennial you know and love.

By Alyssa Corso
Urgent Care Feb 25, 2025 7 min

Urgent Care Visit Cost With and Without Insurance - Updated for 2025

The average cost for a walk-in urgent care clinic in the U.S. is about $280 without insurance in 2025, after adjusting for medical services inflation since 2021. With insurance, you should expect to pay $160–$330 before meeting your deductible and about $65–$185 co-pay (depending on your plan) after meeting the deductible.

By Brianne Smith, DNP, PhD
Tips Aug 14, 2021 3 min

5 DOs and DON'Ts For A Healthier Thanksgiving

Did you know many people consume as much as 4500 calories during a single Thanksgiving meal? Here are some tips to have a guilt-less holiday season.

By Alyssa Corso
Public Health Aug 14, 2021 3 min

Is It a Cold or the Flu?

You can determine whether you have a cold or the flu by evaluating your symptoms. You likely have the flu if you have a fever, aches, fatigue, and chills. You likely have a cold if you do not have a fever, but are sneezing and have mild fatigue.

By Alyssa Corso
Op-ed Dec 20, 2020 2 min

3 Problems Education And Healthcare Have In Common

University of Chicago's #collegetuition to pass $100K a year by 2025. 🤯 Three unspoken problems education and healthcare have in common

By Khang T. Vuong, MHA
Tips Jul 13, 2021 4 min

Is Obama Care Right for You? 5 Things You Need to Know About Open Enrollment Season

Every year since 2013, millions of Americans are signing up for affordable health insurance via the Affordable Care Act Exchange (aka Obama Care) beginning the first day of November. While it is less likely a joy for some, it is an important annual event that can impact your healthcare for the next year to come.

By Khang T. Vuong, MHA
Insights Jul 13, 2021 2 min

Mira Won The Accenture Health Innovation Challenge Boston

The challenge brings together the very best digital health startups around the world

By Khang T. Vuong, MHA
Press Release Jul 13, 2021 3 min

Mira Selected As One of the Most Innovative Early-stage Companies by HLTH

HLTH, the largest healthcare innovation in the U.S., selected Mira as one of 15 most innovative companies to participate in its annual pitch competition in Las Vegas October 27th

By Khang T. Vuong, MHA
Press Release Oct 22, 2021 5 min

Mira and the Urgent Care Association Enter Into a Strategic Partnership

Mira has entered into a strategic partnership with the Urgent Care Association (UCA) through the Association's newly formed Gateway2Better Network.

By Khang T. Vuong, MHA