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.