Surgical Information Systems

08/27/2026

Margin improvement in ASCs rarely comes down to cutting costs alone. When physicians, administrators, and vendors align around clinical value, the financial results tend to follow.

Centers that track true cost per case, align supply decisions across their surgical teams, and invest in the right tools tend to find that operational clarity drives profitability, not the other way around.

💬 How is your ASC approaching the balance between clinical value and cost when evaluating supplies and technology?

08/27/2026

Most ASCs measure efficiency by what happens inside the OR. But the biggest delays usually start before the first incision and end after the last bill goes out.

AI won't replace clinical judgment in an ASC, but it can cut the manual work around it: faster intake, less after-hours charting, quicker operative notes, and faster reimbursement.

The tools that get used are the ones built for how ASCs really operate, not repurposed from hospital-scale systems.

Read more in the comments.

Surgical care efficiency starts before the OR. See how AI helps ASCs speed up documentation, reduce delays, and get bills out faster.

08/26/2026

As National ASC Month comes to a close, we're kicking off a new short video series highlighting the people, perspectives, and ideas shaping the ASC industry.

Hear from Daren Smith, VP of ASC Solutions, on a challenge ASCs know all too well: same-day cancellations. What's the true cost, and what role can patient communication play in preventing them?

08/24/2026

The TASCS Annual Conference is almost here!

Visit SIS at Booth #31 to meet our team and discover how we help ASCs operationally, financially, and clinically.

See you at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Lake Conroe! 🌴

08/20/2026

🎉 SIS has been named a Metro Atlanta Top Workplace for the fifth time, an honor based entirely on associate feedback.

Our people are the reason SIS is a great place to work and what enables us to help surgical providers Operate Smart™ every day. Thank you to every associate who made this recognition possible.

Congratulations to the entire team!

Surgical Information Systems has been honored as a Top Workplace in Metro Atlanta for 2026, highlighting its strong employee culture and commitment to excellence.

08/19/2026

We're heading to the IASCA 2026 Annual Meeting in Schaumburg, IL, this week!

If you'll be there, stop by the SIS booth to connect with our team, see what's new from SIS, and share what's next for your ASC.

08/17/2026

We're heading to the 2026 GSASC Summer Conference in Charleson, SC!

Stop by Booth 28 to connect with the SIS team and discover how we help ASCs operationally, financially, and clinically.

See you there!

08/13/2026

Service-line expansion in ASCs involves much more than the clinical case for adding a specialty.

Can your facility support the required equipment? Do reimbursement rates and payer contracts align with the true cost of delivering care? Are new physician partners committed for the long term?

These are the types of questions that are often addressed too late in the process. Evaluating them early can help ASC leaders avoid costly surprises and make more informed growth decisions.

The article linked below explores several of the questions ASCs should be asking early in the process.

💬 What does your ASC evaluate first when considering a new service line?

08/13/2026

From the first ASC in Phoenix to today’s rapidly expanding outpatient landscape, the ASC story is still accelerating.

Our latest blog looks at how the industry has evolved over the past 50-plus years and what’s shaping the future of ASC growth, complexity, and performance.

Celebrate National ASC Month with a look at the evolution of ambulatory surgery centers, their growing role in outpatient care, and what’s next for ASC growth, performance, and innovation.

08/12/2026

Clear financial expectations give patients confidence before surgery even begins.

See how Elizabeth Conto, Business Office Manager at Specialty Orthopaedics Surgery Center, uses SIS Complete to support a more efficient financial clearance process for every patient.