Medtronic unveils next-gen GI Genius software, partners with ModMed on AI-powered colonoscopy

Medtronic has announced advancements in its AI-powered GI Genius system and unveiled its latest-generation software, ColonPRO, for the intelligent endoscopy system. The GI Genius, a computer-aided polyp detection system driven by AI, has been available in the U.S. since 2021. Designed to redefine GI screening, it assists gastroenterologists during colonoscopies.

The new software introduces an enhanced algorithm supported by a dataset twice the size of the previous one, significantly improving polyp detection and reducing false positives by 9%. Additionally, Medtronic has added a feature providing procedural highlights to automate workflow, easing documentation burdens and enhancing electronic health record (EHR) integration. The update also includes user interface enhancements to support third-party applications development through the AI Access platform.

In a collaborative effort to enhance GI Genius, Medtronic has partnered with Modernizing Medicine (ModMed), an EHR company. This collaboration underscores Medtronic's commitment to a synergistic approach to endoscopic care. ModMed's gGastro EHR software, offered as a complementary option to GI Genius, provides robust documentation solutions.

Raj Thomas, president of Medtronic's Endoscopy business, expressed the company's commitment to efficiency and innovation through collaborations with industry leaders like ModMed. They plan to test new capabilities for future integration, aiming to enable real-time AI-generated data from the GI Genius system to be received by the gGastro EHR software. This integration aims to streamline the documentation process, allowing physicians to focus more on patient care.

Dr. Jason Sugar, gastroenterology team lead at ModMed, hailed the collaboration as a game-changer, emphasising its potential to enhance patient care by allowing physicians to concentrate on their patients while leveraging AI technologies for efficient documentation.

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