A new kind of primary care is here.

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Primary care matters.

Did you know that primary care doctors have been nicknamed the “quarterbacks of healthcare,” and are widely considered the backbone of the healthcare system?

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That’s because in addition to diagnosis and treatment of illness, primary care physicians guide patients towards long-term well-being. In fact, numerous studies have confirmed a simple, even life-affirming truth: having a primary care doctor keeps people healthier as they age.

But in today’s complex healthcare landscape, that’s not an option for a lot of people—and that might include you.

65 million americans

lack access to primary care.

Illustration representing individuals across United States

Why is the path to primary care so complicated?

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In today’s on-demand culture, it’s baffling to consider the many steps patients must follow—juggling their schedules to get an appointment, taking time off work, traveling, waiting—just to diagnose and treat common conditions like pink eye or the flu.

Add rising costs, less time with providers and overextended doctors, and it’s no surprise the traditional system is no longer getting patients to care when they need it.

$28,000

Annual medical cost for a family of 4

24 days

Average wait for a PCP appointment

<10min

Actual doctor "face time" for more than 50% of patients

So...where are patients turning for care?

Online symptom checkers. Retail clinics. Emergency rooms. And in some cases...nowhere at all.

%
of Americans

&

%
of millennials

report not having a personal doctor.1

1 Becker's Hospital Review (2015): Millennials have little relationship with primary care physicians, interested in telehealth

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%
of people

use the Internet to self-diagnose, rather than see a medical professional.

People ages 18–34

are more likely to rely on ER, urgent care and retail clinics

than a primary care doctor for non-emergency treatment.

Teal icon of a hospital
Grey icon of a doctor
Photograph of a woman staring at paperwork and seeming frustrated
%
of adults

reported not seeing a doctor in the past year because of the cost.2

2 KFF (2017): Percent of adults reporting not seeing a doctor in the past 12 months because of cost

21.9% of Americans and 50% of millenials don't have a personal doctor

report not having a personal doctor.1


1 Becker's Hospital Review (2015): Millennials have little relationship with primary care physicians, interested in telehealth

pie chart: 44% of people use the Internet to self diagnose instead of getting care from a medical professional

use the Internet to self-diagnose, rather than see a medical professional.

People ages 18–34

are more likely to rely on ER, urgent care and retail clinics

than a primary care doctor for non-emergency treatment.

People 18-34 are more likely to rely on ER, urgent care than a primary care doctor
13.5% of adults did not see a doctor last year because of cost. stressed out woman

reported not seeing a doctor in the past year because of the cost.2


2 KFF (2017): Percent of adults reporting not seeing a doctor in the past 12 months because of cost

We need primary care that's built for today.

Our busy lives and a complex system may present obstacles, but getting timely, quality care counts...in sickness and in health.

From diagnosis and treatment of common ailments to routine checkups and ongoing monitoring of chronic conditions, a good relationship with primary care guides us to better outcomes and an overall better quality of life.

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Illustration representing one primary care physician for every 10,000 individuals

One PCP added per 10,000

=127,000+ lives saved

We believe it's time for a change.

That's why we're reimagining the primary care experience.

Text chat: That sounds great, Doctor.
Text chat: We'll follow up with you in a few days to see how you're feeling.
Text chat: thank you so much

98point6 is a new kind of primary care that fits today’s digitally-driven world—and your busy, on-the-go life.

By leveraging the perfect combination of technology and human touch, we’re making the path to primary care simple again. No more long waits, unreasonable costs, rushed visits, questions left unanswered.

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Our carefully selected, board-certified physicians work for us, and they’re as passionate about offering more affordable, accessible care as we are.

For patients like you that means immediate diagnosis and treatment when it counts, and thoughtful, empathetic interactions every time. With 98point6, it’s easier than ever to take charge of your health—and feel your best.

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Photograph of a white person holding a smartphone showing the 98point6 app homescreen

Our carefully selected, board-certified physicians work for us, and they’re as passionate about offering more affordable, accessible care as we are.

For patients like you that means immediate diagnosis and treatment when it counts, and thoughtful, empathetic interactions every time. With 98point6, it’s easier than ever to take charge of your health—and feel your best.

See how 98point6 is redefining everything you think you know about primary care.

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