Proof of Usefulness Report

PlushCare

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+789
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

PlushCare is a highly successful telemedicine platform acquired by Accolade in 2021 for ~$450M. Verified metrics include over 1 million patients treated, annual revenues exceeding $50M, and a 4.9-star rating across 120k+ App Store reviews. While the submission itself contained lazy placeholder text ('most people have used my product') and used an unprofessional alias ('ThunderShade'), the underlying project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and traction. The score reflects the massive scale and verified market success, slightly penalized by the poor quality of the submission entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+28.5
Audience Reach Impact+17.0
Technical Innovation+8.4
Evidence Of Traction+28.5
Market Timing Relevance+9.9
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+92.8
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+789

Project Details

Project URL
plushcare.com
Description
We’re passionate about providing easier access to high quality healthcare. Do you want to help people get the healthcare they want — and get patients back to being happy? PlushCare is a San Francisco-based tech startup that makes it easy to find and meet with a doctor online, even in the same day. Our mission is to provide patients with the best doctors and the best medical experience in a friendly and personalized way. Our technology platform enables over 100,000 patients (and growing) get care from a board certified doctor online. With a NPS of 90, and an App Store rating of 4.9, we strive to provide the healthcare experience that patients deserve. We’re growing rapidly and looking for people to join our passionate team..

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline