# 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 
**What Is a Health Savings Account & How it Works**  
A health savings account (HSA) is a way to set aside pre-tax money for medical expenses if you have a high deductible health plan. There are several health savings account rules that determine who is eligible, contribution limits, money rollover, and how to remove funds from the account.  
_By Jacqueline Slobin_

## Public Health 
**What You Need to Know About H5N1 Avian Influenza aka The Bird Flu**  
Since last month, 18 states have reported positive cases of H5N1 bird flu, and Nebraska has canceled auctions and fairs through May 1. The latest strain has not infected any humans yet, but officials remain diligent in monitoring its spread as the virus mutates.  
_By Jacqueline Slobin_

## Prescriptions  
**How Much Does Amoxicillin Cost Without Insurance in 2024?**  
Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Some of its brand names include Amoxil, Biomox, and Polymox, however, most brand names have been discontinued.  
_By Alyssa Corso_

## Health Insurance  
**Health Savings Account (HSA) vs. Flexible Spending Account (FSA)**  
Both health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) are ways to budget and allocate tax-free money that is used to pay for healthcare expenses.  
_By Jacqueline Slobin_

## Prescriptions  
**The 10 Most Expensive Drugs on the Market in 2024**  
Prescription drugs can be very expensive in the United States, whether you’re insured or uninsured. Many of the most expensive drugs on the market are known as “break-through” therapies, in which they treat a serious or life-threatening condition.  
_By Alyssa Corso_

## Insights  
**What Are the Recommended Medical Tests by Age?**  
There are at least 12 recommended health screenings that you should consider getting at the doctor. The recommended medical tests vary by age depending on what conditions you are at highest risk for, but each typically costs $50 or more, depending on where you go to get tested.  
_By Jacqueline Slobin_

## Urgent Care  
**Office Visit Costs at Major Urgent Care Centers in the U.S.**  
The average office visit cost to see a provider at an urgent care is $141.60, nationwide. If you are getting services, such as X-rays, lab tests, or a flu test, you will likely need to pay additional fees.  
_By Jacqueline Slobin_

## Insights  
**How Much Does a Diabetes Screening Test Cost Without Insurance in 2024?**  
There are several tests that can be done to screen for type 2 diabetes that includes an A1C, random blood sugar test, fasting blood sugar test, and oral glucose tolerance test. All of these tests help to detect when your blood glucose levels are too high, which can indicate impaired glucose regulation in the body.  
_By Jacqueline Slobin_

## Health Insurance  
**5 Best Alternatives to Health Insurance in 2024**  
Health insurance is great for specific purposes, mainly to protect an individual or family from great financial loss due to a health issue. However, it has increasingly become more expensive in the U.S., which makes it difficult for every individual’s situation.  
_By Jeff White_

## Health Insurance  
**How Much Does a Doctor Visit Cost With and Without Insurance?**  
In a current direct-provider sample, comparable new primary-care visits average $152 (median $155; n=11) and follow-ups average $96 (median $95; n=10). Specialist, telehealth, preventive, complexity and add-on tiers are reported separately.  
_By Jacqueline Slobin_

## Prescriptions  
**How Much Do Antibiotics Cost Without Insurance in 2024?**  
The average cost of generic antibiotics without insurance is about $42.67, while the average cost for brand-name antibiotics is $221.75.  
_By Jacqueline Slobin_

## Healthcare Cost  
**Urine Test Can Cost $30 to $250 And Here's Why**  
A urinalysis is a test of your urine that can be used to detect and manage a wide range of disorders. Mira’s research indicates that urinalysis tests can cost anywhere between $30 to $250, depending on the depth of the panel.  
_By Dvora Kluwgant, MD