When Will Coronavirus Covid-19 Vaccine Become Available?

The development of the coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine is highly expedited and the first vaccine should be available within 12-18 months. At this moment, we should expect the vaccine to be available in late 2020 or early to mid-2021. This article explains how vaccines work and diffe … | Continue reading


@talktomira.com | 3 years ago

How to pick the best health insurance plan?

The most comprehensive guide to determine the best health insurance plan, 5 factors to consider: the type of coverage, eligibility, monthly cost, type of plans, and enrollment period. In 2019, annual premiums were $7,188 for single coverage and $20,576 for family coverage. Data o … | Continue reading


@talktomira.com | 3 years ago

The cost of Coronavirus Covid-19 testing – Data from 2.6B medical claims

The average cost of seeking COVID-19 testing is $352 at an urgent care center and $2321 in the emergency room. In this article, we analyzed data from multiple studies based on data from 2.5 billion de-identified medical claims for primary care, urgent care, emergency room, lab te … | Continue reading


@talktomira.com | 3 years ago

Health insurance premiums to increase in 2021 – Four things to know

13 health insurance plans in the state of NY proposed premium increases of at least 11%. The average Bronze plan costs $550 in NYC, this could increase to $660 or $770 in 2021. Proposed raise for 2021: Oscar 19.10%, Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corp) 18.80%, HealthPlus HP … | Continue reading


@talktomira.com | 3 years ago

How Long Can I Stay on My Parent's Health Insurance?

Health insurance is extremely important to have. And up until you're 26, you are most likely covered under your parent's insurance plan. But what about when you turn 26? What's next? | Continue reading


@talktomira.com | 3 years ago

Is Pet Insurance Worth the Cost? and How Much Are They?

Pet insurance is a great option for your dog or cat, similar to regular health insurance, but is it truly worth the cost? In this article, we will talk about what pets qualified for insurance, what are the options in in New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Washingon DC, Chicago, H … | Continue reading


@talktomira.com | 4 years ago

What are the key differences between Covid-19 blood test (antibody) vs. PCR test

There are currently two three main tests for the Coronavirus COVID-19 virus, PCR swab test, antibody blood test, and the new saliva test. In this article, we help talk about what is each test, how it works, when you should get which, and their applications in this current pandemi … | Continue reading


@talktomira.com | 4 years ago

Is 5G Dangerous or Harmful to Our Health? – A Summary of Previous Research

5G is no more or less safe compared to previous wireless communication technologies like 4G, 3G, or home WiFi. According to the Federal Communications Commission, “5G technology does NOT cause coronavirus.”. As of 2019, 5G is available via Verizon and AT&T in large cities like Ne … | Continue reading


@talktomira.com | 4 years ago

Things to Do During Quarantine

Staying at home during quarantine due to the COVID-19 outbreak can be challenging. We like to be busy, out and about. But there's actually plenty of things we can do from home! Here are 7 things to do from home. | Continue reading


@talktomira.com | 4 years ago

How to thank Coronavirus helpers HelpingTheHelpers

There are 17 million people who work in healthcare in the U.S. and roughly half are considered frontline workers, doctors, nurses, lab techs, ambulance drivers, EMS. During this pandemic, these selfless individuals, along with other essential workers, are putting themselves on th … | Continue reading


@talktomira.com | 4 years ago

Coronavirus Small Business/Startup Financial Assistance in NYC

Our list of financial assistance resources available for small businesses in NYC during the Coronavirus outbreak: NYC Small Business Continuity Fund, NYC Employee Retention Grant Program, Facebook Grant Program, SBA Disaster Loan, Unemployment, Paid Leave, Rent, Taxes, and Utilit … | Continue reading


@talktomira.com | 4 years ago

List of All Department of Health Coronavirus Live Update Pages

Comprehensive list of department of health live update for Coronavirus COVID-19 situation updates Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryl … | Continue reading


@talktomira.com | 4 years ago

Dogs Can Test Positive but Cannot Transmit Coronavirus

A few cases of dogs tested weak positives of Coronavirus but no evidence they can transmit to humans directly. The World Health Organization has stated, “While there has been one instance of a dog being infected in Hong Kong, to date, there is no evidence that a dog, cat or any p … | Continue reading


@talktomira.com | 4 years ago

Where and How to get tested for COV-19 in NYC

In this comprehensive guide, we will help you learn how and where to get tested for Coronavirus COVID-19 in New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, and nearby areas in NY and NJ. Screen yourself periodically, minimize close contact with others. Get tested at an urgent care or walk-in cl … | Continue reading


@talktomira.com | 4 years ago

How Much Will Medicare-for-All Cost You? (It's Not What You Think)

We conducted a literature review of recent studies regarding Medicare for All and looked at possible outcomes in terms of costs to the average American | Continue reading


@talktomira.com | 4 years ago

Biggest question when becoming self-employed: What do I do for health benefits?

As a freelancer or contractor in NYC, finding affordable self-employed health insurance could be overwhelming. In this guide, we will help you choose the right low-cost healthcare coverage option and save your money. | Continue reading


@talktomira.com | 4 years ago

Accenture Health Named 11 Top Innovation Finalists for 2020

Mira, among Xealth, Carrot Health, CapitalRX, InsightRX named finalists for the 2020 Accenture Innovation Challenge | Continue reading


@talktomira.com | 4 years ago

SF Hotel Prices – Healthcare 2030 – Goodness vs. Moon Shot In-the-Foot

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


@talktomira.com | 4 years ago

Study shows urgent care pricing can vary 3 times for those without insurance

We surveyed 91 clinics in NYC, SF Bay Area, Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, and Philadelphia and found that the average cost of an urgent care visit without insurance ranges from $120-$160 for a level I visit and $180-$240 for a level 2 visit. | Continue reading


@talktomira.com | 4 years ago