How Plum Health DPC Started

Recently, I had a great interview with Dr. Kevin Cuccaro and Dr. Melissa Cady of the Changed Physician. We discussed why I went into medicine and how Plum Health DPC came to exist. Here’s what they said about our practice:

This is Episode 67 of The Changed Physician Podcast with Dr. Paul Thomas discussing his journey into direct primary care with hosts, Dr. Kevin Cuccaro and Dr. Melissa Cady.

Timeline:

  • 01:00​ Why he went into medicine

  • 03:00​ Community outreach and art

  • 06:30​ His realizations during residency

  • 09:15​ What led to him discovering a new model of delivering medicine

  • 12:30​ Physician shortage area

  • 14:30​ What is DPC (Direct Primary Care)

  • 15:30​ How he provides affordable meds and labs for patients

  • 16:15​ Why Americans are screwed over by the Medical Industry

  • 17:00​ How DPC model empowers patients

  • 19:20​ How his interaction with his patients is now

  • 22:20​ Why he named his business Plum Health

  • 24:45​ The cost of his direct primary care model

  • 26:50​ How his practice model gives him time for his other pursuits

What is Plum Health DPC

Plum Health DPC is a membership model for primary care in Detroit, Michigan and Farmington Hills, Michigan. We believe that healthcare should be affordable and accessible for everyone. Our patients pay a membership to be a part of the practice, starting at $49 each month for adults. With that membership, they can call or text their doctor anytime they need care. We guarantee same-day or next-day appointments and no wait time for scheduled appointments. We also save our patients 50% to 90% on their medications, labs, and imaging costs.

What is Direct Primary Care

Direct Primary Care allows you to have a direct relationship with your doctor. For the equivalent of a monthly cell phone bill, you can receive direct, primary health care services that are tailored to your individual needs.

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