Minute Insight: Medtronic, Amazon, ASGE Collaborate To Expand Access To Colorectal Cancer Screening

Medtronic’s health equity assistance program for colon cancer screening will donate 50 Medtronic GI Genius endoscopy systems to centers that treat low-income and underserved communities.

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Medtronic plc is working with the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and Amazon Web Services to expand access to colorectal cancer screening.

According to Medtronic, Black Americans are 20% more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and 40% more likely to...

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