98point6 Uses AI to Help Redefine Primary Care

98point6 is on a mission to make primary care more efficient with the use of artificial intelligence. The Seattle, WA-based company said it raised $50 million in a series C round, bringing the total amount raised to $86.1 since the company’s inception in 2015. The Merchant Banking Division of Goldman Sachs was an anchor investor in the Series C round, which was further supported by existing investors. The funding will enable 98point6 to scale and fulfill strong commercial demand of its text-based primary care service, grow its product and physician teams, expand the capabilities of the platform, and continue to build its channels. Now available in 40 states and Washington, D.C. (reaching 92% of the U.S. adult population), the service is slated to be available in all 50 states by early 2019. 98point6 combines artificial intelligence with board-certified physicians to deliver affordable, high-quality care right to a patient's smartphone. This technology assists doctors by automating and completing tasks that don't require direct physician interaction, allowing them to focus their time on treating more patients. As a result, 98point6 members have experienced a 97% in-app resolution rate with more than one-third of them receiving care in non-traditional locations such as airports, coffee shops, in-transit or at work. The latest funding will also allow for expansion into new markets, including health plans, health systems and higher education. To date, 98point6 h...
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