Arnot Ogden Medical Center Selects AIMS from Surgical Information Systems
January 19, 2012
Hospital Expands Relationship by adding SIS Anesthesia for Anesthesia Documentation and Business Intelligence
ATLANTA – January 19th, 2012 - Surgical Information Systems (‘SIS’), a leader in perioperative information systems, announced today that Arnot Ogden Medical Center has expanded its relationship with SIS by selecting SIS Anesthesia to complement its current SIS perioperative record.
Surgical Information Systems Demonstrates Perioperative Interoperability at IHE North American Connectathon
January 17, 2012
Company will next participate in HIMSS Interoperability Showcase
ATLANTA – January 17, 2012 – Surgical Information Systems (“SIS”), a leader in perioperative information systems, announced today their successful completion of the healthcare industry’s largest interoperability testing event, the Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) Connectathon.
SIS Appoints Kermit S. Randa New COO
January 09, 2012
ATLANTA – January 9, 2012 – Surgical Information Systems (“SIS”), a leader in perioperative information systems, announced today the promotion of Kermit S. Randa to become their new Chief Operating Officer (COO). This is a new position at SIS and all client-facing departments will report into it. Prior to this promotion, Randa served for more than four years as Senior Vice President for Sales and Marketing at SIS.
Survey Reveals 78% of Healthcare Executives Prioritizing Perioperative Cost Reduction Efforts
November 17, 2011
ATLANTA – November 17th, 2011 – An annual survey of hospital executives highlights the increased importance of reducing costs in the perioperative department. Seventy-eight percent of the survey’s respondents are considering or planning projects to reduce perioperative costs in the next year, a 34% increase in OR cost reduction projects since 2010. Twenty-five percent of hospitals in 2010 cited maximizing reimbursements as their top financial concern. In 2011, that number dropped by 56%. Top cited cost reduction projects focus on reducing costs of supplies, implants and tissues, standardizing supplies, and reducing waste.
Annual Survey Demonstrates Increased Demand for Anesthesia Information Management Systems
October 13, 2011
ATLANTA – October 13, 2011 – Anesthesiologists are quickly turning to Anesthesia Information Management Systems (AIMS) to help deliver cost-effective, high quality care. An annual survey of anesthesia providers shows an increased demand for AIMS with 57% of survey respondents indicating that IT solutions are a high priority. 63% reported meaningful use requirements as a key driver in IT decisions. The survey of 212 anesthesia providers was sponsored by Surgical Information Systems. “This survey mirrors the AIMS demand we are seeing in the market,” said Ed Daihl, CEO, Surgical Information Systems.
Surgical Information Systems' SIS Anesthesia Receives ONC-ATCB Certification by Drummond Group
October 11, 2011
ATLANTA – October 11, 2011 – Surgical Information Systems (SIS), a leader in perioperative information systems, announced today that SIS Anesthesia Version 5 has been certified to meet 2011/2012 Stage 1 meaningful use measures as a modular Electronic Health Record (EHR). The designation officially deems the electronic health record (EHR) software capable of enabling providers to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Ardent Health Services Adds Anesthesia Documentation by Surgical Information Systems
August 30, 2011
ATLANTA – August 30, 2011 – Surgical Information Systems (“SIS”), a leader in perioperative information
systems, announced today that Ardent Health Services of Nashville, Tenn. will expand its system-wide
use of the SIS Solution to include anesthesia automation, analytics and patient tracking on a single
perioperative record. In preparation for upcoming meaningful-use criteria, Ardent will partner with SIS to
be interoperable with McKesson systems in its hospitals in Albuquerque, N.M. and Tulsa, Okla. in order to
improve patient safety, ease of use and functionality.
Surgical Information Systems Adds Two Executives to Fuel Growth
August 02, 2011
Surgical Information Systems (“SIS”), a leader in perioperative information systems, announces the appointments of Gary S. Long to Vice President for North American Sales and Jonathan C. Lujan to Vice President for Business Development & Strategic Planning. Both of these roles support SIS’ growth initiatives in the perioperative market.
North Shore-LIJ Health System Selects SIS Anesthesia
June 14, 2011
ATLANTA – June 14, 2011 – Surgical Information Systems (“SIS”),
a leader in perioperative information systems, announced that
North Shore-LIJ Health System has extended its enterprise agreement with SIS by selecting SIS Anesthesia as its anesthesia documentation solution. The implementation will start at North Shore University Hospital and will continue at the other North Shore-LIJ Health Systems hospitals.
Surgical Information Systems Partners with Siemens to Deliver Advanced Perioperative Solutions to Enterprise Health Information System Customers
June 08, 2011
Atlanta, GA, June 8, 2011 —Surgical Information Systems (‘SIS’) today announced a partnership with Siemens Healthcare expanding the reach of the Siemens health information system portfolio (including Soarian®, INVISION® and MedSeries4®) into the perioperative environment, including the SIS Anesthesia solution. With this agreement, SIS and Siemens address customers’ specialized needs for managing the complete perioperative workflow from pre-admission to discharge.
The American Hospital Association Awards Exclusive Endorsement to SIS Anesthesia from Surgical Information Systems
May 17, 2011
Chicago, IL, May 17, 2011 – The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced it has exclusively endorsed the Anesthesia Information Management System, SIS Anesthesia, from Surgical Information Systems (SIS). AHA Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of the AHA, awards the AHA endorsement to products and services that help member hospitals and health care organizations achieve operational excellence. Following an extensive evaluation of anesthesia information management systems (AIMS) providers, SIS Anesthesia was selected for the endorsement.
Huntsville Memorial Hospital Selects Surgical Information Systems to Increase Safety, Generate Cost Savings
May 10, 2011
Surgical Information Systems (“SIS”) announced today that Huntsville Memorial Hospital in Huntsville, TX, selected SIS’ surgical solution to automate its perioperative department, interfacing with the hospital’s current MEDITECH system to provide patient care benefits while increasing revenue and generating significant cost savings. Huntsville Memorial chose SIS because it best supports the facility’s goals in automating the entire perioperative continuum, including anesthesia, to enable the highest level of patient care and increased ROI.
Surgical Information Systems Recognizes Clients for Perioperative Leadership at 2011 SIS Congress
May 09, 2011
Surgical Information Systems (“SIS”), a leader in perioperative information systems, recently honored clients exemplifying leadership and innovation in the surgery and anesthesia fields at the company’s annual user conference, SIS Congress. The 2011 SIS Perioperative Leadership Awards were presented to clients who have significantly advanced operational, financial and clinical initiatives.
Surgical Information Systems Designated AQI Preferred Vendor
May 02, 2011
ATLANTA – May 2, 2011 –
Surgical Information Systems (“SIS”), a leader in perioperative information systems, announced today that they have been designated as a preferred vendor by the
Anesthesia Quality Institute (AQI). SIS is the first Anesthesia Information Management Systems (AIMS) provider to achieve preferred vendor designation.
Surgical Information Systems Renews HFMA Peer Review Designation for Fourth Consecutive Year
April 12, 2011
ATLANTA – April 12, 2011 – The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) has recognized the Rules-Based Charging (RBC) solution from Surgical Information Systems (“SIS”) as once again consistently meeting the “Peer Reviewed by HFMA” standard. HFMA recently reviewed SIS's offerings as part of the annual evaluation process necessary to maintain SIS Rules-Based Charging (RBC) HFMA Peer Reviewed designation.
Surgical Information Systems Focuses on Surgery and Anesthesia as a Key Component of the EHR at HIMSS11
February 17, 2011
Showcasing Perioperative Interoperability, Meaningful Use, Analytics and Mobility
ATLANTA – February 17, 2011 – Surgical Information Systems (“SIS”) announced today it will focus on surgery and anesthesia information management systems as a key component of the EHR during HIMSS11, the annual conference for the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, February 20 -24 in Orlando, Florida. Through a combination of industry presentations and solution demonstrations, SIS will showcase the latest in perioperative IT that supports healthcare organization goals of operational efficiency, quality of care and improved profitability in the financial engine of the hospital – the Operating Room (OR).
SIS Appoints Healthcare Industry Veteran Douglas Rempfer, Senior Vice President of Client Operations
February 04, 2011
ATLANTA – February 4, 2011 -Surgical Information Systems (“SIS”), a leader in perioperative information systems, has announced the appointment of Douglas Rempfer as Senior Vice President of Client Operations. With over 20 years of healthcare experience, Rempfer has a proven track record of implementing and supporting clinical systems. He joined Surgical Information Systems in October 2010 and has been leading the SIS Client Operations organization in supplying current and future clients with services; including implementation, support, training and consulting.
Surgical Information Systems Completes IHE North American Connectathon
January 27, 2011
ATLANTA – January 27, 2011 – Surgical Information Systems (“SIS”), a leader in perioperative information systems, announced today that it has successfully completed the healthcare industry’s week-long interoperability testing event, Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) Connectathon.
Surgical Information Systems Enters New Phase of Growth
January 07, 2011
Leading provider of perioperative information systems positioned for accelerated growth with investment capital from Norwest Equity Partners
ATLANTA – January 7, 2011 – Surgical Information Systems (“SIS” or the “Company”), a leader in perioperative information systems, announced today that Norwest Equity Partners (“NEP”), a leading middle-market equity investment firm, has acquired the Company from Vista Equity Partners (“Vista”). The current SIS executive team, led by Ed Daihl, Chief Executive Officer, will remain in place following this investment. Clients and associates will benefit from the resulting accelerated delivery of new, innovative software solutions.
Surgical Information Systems Expands Perioperative Partnership with Wishard Health Services
December 20, 2010
New tools to increase perioperative optimization for growing public hospital
ATLANTA – December 20, 2010 – Wishard Health Services (“Wishard”) has expanded its partnership with Surgical Information Systems (‘SIS”) by adding anesthesia, business intelligence and patient tracking capabilities to its existing SIS perioperative system.
Surgical Information Systems is First Perioperative Healthcare Software Provider to Achieve ONC Meaningful Use Certification
November 22, 2010
SIS Perioperative software officially certified as a modular Electronic Health Record (EHR)
ATLANTA – November 22, 2010 – Surgical Information Systems (SIS), a leader in perioperative information systems, announced today that SIS Version 5 has been certified to meet 2011/2012 Stage 1 meaningful use measures as a modular Electronic Health Record (EHR). Certification was conducted by the Drummond Group, an Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Authorized Testing and Certification Body (ONC-ATCB).
New Survey Highlights Immediate Need for Anesthesia Management Systems
October 14, 2010
ATLANTA – October 14, 2010 – A new survey highlights the need for Anesthesia Information Management Systems (AIMS) with a full 91 percent of respondents indicating that access to day-of-surgery data is Extremely Important or Important to optimally manage their anesthesia department. More than half of the survey respondents are responsible or partially responsible for the management of the OR. The independent survey of 277 anesthesiologists was sponsored by Surgical Information Systems (SIS) of Alpharetta, GA.
Susquehanna Health Selects Perioperative and Anesthesia Automation Solution from SIS
September 29, 2010
New system will enhance both patient safety and financial performance
ATLANTA – Susquehanna Health, a three-hospital health system providing care to northern Pennsylvania, selected an integrated perioperative information management system provided by Surgical Information Systems (SIS). The SIS solution will integrate seamlessly into the hospitals’ existing Siemens Soarian® system and help the System enhance patient safety and drive business results. “Susquehanna selected the SIS Solution because of its capacity to drive enhanced surgical business performance and provide a perioperative EMR consisting of a single database for both the surgery and anesthesia record,” said Lori Beucler, RN, MSN, CCRN, Administrative Director, Perioperative Services at Susquehanna Health.
SIS Congratulates UC Irvine for Joint Commission Best Practices
September 14, 2010
ATLANTA – Surgical Information Systems (SIS) congratulates UC Irvine Medical Center for earning full three-year accreditation from the Joint Commission and being recognized for several best practices in the delivery of anesthesia services. During a recent survey, the Joint Commission referred to UCI and the quality of care provided by the Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care as “top notch”. SIS CEO Ed Daihl said that the Joint Commission feedback came as no surprise in light of the results UCI has seen since modernizing its anesthesia services in 2008 – an investment that included implementing Allscripts Sunrise Surgery, powered by Surgical Information Systems.
Actuaries - Medical Errors Cost Hospitals Billions
August 26, 2010
ATLANTA – A recent report from the Society of Actuaries (SOA) found that medical errors cost hospitals $19.5 billion in 2008. According to the SOA report, the top three most costly medical errors were pressure ulcers, postoperative infections, and mechanical complications of device, implant or graft. The release of the report comes at a time when hospitals and other health care facilities are under immense pressure to reduce costs, while government mandates and cost containment strategies squeeze their top line revenues. Yet while hospitals work to reduce costs, health care reform mandates will require hospitals to make significant investments in IT upgrades. But those upgrades could be a real opportunity for progressive-minded organizations, according to Ed Daihl, CEO of Surgical Information Systems (SIS).
Kingman Regional Medical Center Optimizes Surgery Department with Perioperative and Anesthesia Information Management Solution from Surgical Information Systems
July 20, 2010
ATLANTA – Kingman Regional Medical Center, a healthcare provider recognized as one of the nation's top 100 hospitals in the State of the Nation's Hospitals report multiple times during the past five years, has selected an integrated perioperative information management system provided by Surgical Information Systems (SIS). KRMC cited the system’s capacity to automate clinical and anesthesia documentation; increasing quality and creating significant financial turnarounds during a time when hospitals need it most.
Perioperative Department is Strategic Driver of Hospital Success According to 2010 Survey of Healthcare Executives
June 15, 2010
ATLANTA – A newly released survey of hospital executives emphasizes the importance of optimizing the perioperative department during a time when hospitals are seeking effective ways to increase margins, reduce costs and improve patient safety and quality. At the same time, reimbursements are decreasing and hospitals are seeking effective ways to enhance revenues.
Surgical Information Systems Recognizes Clients at 2010 SIS Congress
April 15, 2010
ATLANTA – Surgical Information Systems (SIS), the perioperative expert, recently honored outstanding hospitals for excellence in operational, financial and patient safety initiatives at the company’s annual client congress in Atlanta. SIS Congress brings together clients, strategic partners and industry leaders to network and share best practices. At the event, SIS recognized hospitals and health systems using SIS solutions to bring about remarkable results in their operating rooms.
Surgical Information Systems Focuses on Perioperative Standards, Communication, and Analytics at AORN Congress
March 10, 2010
ATLANTA – During the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Congress in Denver, Colorado, March 15 - 17, Surgical Information Systems (SIS) will highlight ways in which healthcare organizations can drive improved patient safety, operational efficiency, quality of care and profitability. With the OR contributing up to 50% of all hospital-based errors, 60% of overall hospital revenue, and up to 35-40% of overall expense, healthcare institutions are seeking partners who can provide highly interoperable and proven systems to drive clinical, financial and operational success in the engine of the hospital. Given the unique challenges facing most hospitals today, the success of the perioperative department has never been more important – and SIS is the only company dedicated exclusively to solving these challenges.
CSC and AORN Collaborate with Surgical Information Systems to Offer Standardized Electronic Health Documentation Framework for Perioperative Care
March 02, 2010
FALLS CHURCH, Va., and ATLANTA, Ga. – Helping to streamline electronic documentation processes for perioperative care, CSC (NYSE: CSC) and the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) announced today that Surgical Information Systems (SIS), the perioperative IT specialist, will offer the AORN SYNTEGRITYTM Standardized Perioperative Framework (SPF) within its nationally recognized suite of perioperative management solutions. Developed by CSC and AORN, SYNTEGRITYTM, in conjunction with SIS solutions, provides the content and functionality necessary to maintain regulatory and AORN best practice compliance. Through the use of a standardized framework with PNDS (Perioperative Nursing Data Set), hospitals will be able to participate in nationalized benchmarking offered through AORN.
Surgical Information Systems Introduces Powerful Anesthesia Business Intelligence Tool
March 01, 2010
ATLANTA – Surgical Information Systems (SIS) today introduced a new Anesthesia View as part of its robust business intelligence tool, SIS Analytics. This powerful solution gives anesthesia care givers the ability to identify clinical and operational issues, drill-down to determine root causes, compare actual to benchmarked performance, and customize the dashboards as needed to complete analysis and make actionable decisions.
Surgical Information Systems Introduces SIS OR View to Maximize Communication and Improve Patient Safety in the Operating Room
March 01, 2010
ATLANTA – From the HIMSS Conference in Atlanta, Ga. today Surgical Information Systems (SIS) introduced SIS OR View as the first fully integrated in-room perioperative dashboard. The solution’s real-time display completely evolves the way perioperative teams work together by providing visual communication of pertinent case information for the entire OR care team. A dynamic, customizable display increases patient safety by keeping clinicians, surgeons and anesthesiologists better informed with vital patient and procedure information.
Surgical Information Systems Focuses on Perioperative Communication, Analytics and Interoperability at HIMSS10
February 26, 2010
ATLANTA – During HIMSS 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia, Surgical Information Systems (SIS) will highlight ways in which healthcare organizations can drive improved profitability, operational efficiency, patient safety and quality of care. The success of the perioperative department has never been more important than in the current economic climate. With the OR contributing up to 60% of overall hospital revenue, 35-40% of overall expense and up to 50% of all hospital-based errors, healthcare institutions are seeking partners who can provide highly interoperable and proven systems to drive financial, clinical and operational success in the financial engine of the hospital. The current state of healthcare demands expertise in the perioperative arena – and SIS is the only company dedicated exclusively to solving these challenges.
Bassett Healthcare Selected as HIMSS/ASQ 'Story of Success' for Use of SIS Perioperative Solution
February 11, 2010
ATLANTA – Surgical Information Systems (SIS) announced today that long time client Bassett Healthcare Network of Cooperstown, NY has won Tier 1 status in the HIMSS/ASQ sponsored “Stories of Success” program. One of only six case studies recognized in the top tier, Bassett’s submission was selected for demonstrating improvements in healthcare quality and patient safety through use of the SIS perioperative suite of software solutions.
SIS RBC Successfully Peer Reviewed by HFMA for Third Consecutive Year
February 04, 2010
ATLANTA – For the third consecutive year, the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) performed a rigorous assessment of SIS Rules-Based Charging (RBC), an automated charge capture solution by Surgical Information Systems, and determined that it meets the stringent standards of the Peer Review program in the areas of effectiveness, quality and usability, price, value, and customer and technical support.
Surgical Information Systems Licenses First DataBank Drug Information for Integration within the Hospital Surgery Environment
January 21, 2010
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA – First DataBank, a leading provider of drug databases that help drive patient safety, and Surgical Information Systems (SIS), a provider of feature-rich perioperative software solutions, announced today they have signed an agreement whereby First DataBank will license its suite of comprehensive drug information and associated developer software to Surgical Information Systems to enable the integration of new functionality for drug screening, dosing and documentation within the SIS suite of interoperable surgery solutions.
Surgical Information Systems Promotes Interoperability at 2010 IHE Connectathon
January 20, 2010
ATLANTA – Surgical Information Systems (SIS), a leading provider of feature-rich solutions covering the entire surgery and anesthesia care process, announced today that it successfully completed the healthcare industry’s week-long interoperability testing event; Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) Connectathon. The Connectathon is the healthcare IT industry's largest interoperability testing event.
AHA Expands SIS Endorsement to Include SIS Com
January 06, 2010
Chicago – The American Hospital Association (AHA) endorses Surgical Information Systems (SIS) for its Surgery Scheduling System. AHA announces additional endorsed capabilities and functions to include SIS Com™, a web-based workflow, communications and patient tracking solution that assists perioperative professionals communicate with their teams. AHA Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of AHA, awards the AHA endorsement to organizations that help member hospitals and healthcare organizations achieve operational excellence.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Implements Feature-Rich Perioperative Solution from Surgical Information Systems
December 15, 2009
ATLANTA – Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO recently went live with a perioperative solution from Surgical Information Systems (SIS), following a customized implementation that optimized the system according to the hospital’s unique workflows.
Hoag Hospital Builds on Success with Surgical Information Systems
November 09, 2009
ATLANTA – Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, CA has expanded its partnership with Surgical Information Systems (SIS) by adding anesthesia, business intelligence and tissue management capabilities to its existing system, and by extending the SIS Solution to Hoag Hospital Irvine, which is scheduled to open in 2010.
UCI Improves Operating Room Efficiencies with SIS
October 13, 2009
ATLANTA – University of California, Irvine Medical Center has used an automated perioperative solution from Surgical Information Systems (SIS) to increase operating room efficiencies, improving quality assurance, enhancing billing revenue and improving compliance. UC Irvine recently went live with SIS Anesthesia, an automated anesthesia information system, as part of a comprehensive perioperative solution including powerful tools for business intelligence and charge capture.
St. Anthony's Medical Center Selected as SIS Center of Excellence
October 01, 2009
ATLANTA – St. Anthony’s Medical Center has been designated a Surgical Information Systems (SIS) Center of Excellence, highlighting the St. Louis facility’s ongoing commitment to best practices around the SIS Solution—particularly SIS Analytics, a powerful perioperative-focused business intelligence tool.
AHA Endorsed Surgical Information Systems Solution Now Includes Powerful Analytics
July 29, 2009
Chicago — The American Hospital Association, through its subsidiary, AHA Solutions, Inc., has announced its exclusive endorsement of SIS Analytics. SIS Analytics uses perioperative data to provide measurable statistics that can be easily examined by hospitals for trends, opportunities and risks. By uniting business and clinical information from different hospital systems and databases, it helps hospital administrators deliver higher quality care within their communities while also helping clinicians improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Saint Vincent Health Center Ensures Regulatory Compliance with SIS
June 23, 2009
ATLANTA – Each year hospital operating rooms face increasingly difficult challenges as patient safety requirements from regulatory agencies grow more demanding. Saint Vincent Health Center (SVHC) in Erie, PA uses a perioperative automation solution, Sunrise Surgery(TM), provided by Eclipsys Corp. and powered by Surgical Information Systems (SIS) to ensure compliance and consistently exceed state and national averages for quality measures.
SIS Completes IHE Connectathon, Participates in HIMSS Interoperability Showcase
May 13, 2009
ATLANTA – Surgical Information Systems (SIS) successfully completed the healthcare industry’s week-long interoperability testing event, Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) Connectathon, and participated in the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Interoperability Showcase in Chicago.
SIS Continues to Innovate and Maintain Focus on Interoperability
April 03, 2009
ATLANTA – In an economic environment in which hospital budgets are tight, debts are mounting and new projects are postponed, Surgical Information Systems (SIS) continues to invest in perioperative solutions that help health organizations to optimize revenues, reduce costs, improve patient safety and ensure compliance.
Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital Selects SIS Anesthesia
April 01, 2009
ATLANTA – Surgical Information Systems (SIS) has been selected by Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital to implement SIS Anesthesia, a comprehensive anesthesia information system that incorporates critical patient safety features with an intuitive graphical drag-and-drop interface. In the current economic environment, hospitals are seeking technology solutions that will help them improve patient safety and realize a quick return on investment.
SIS Offers Increased Financial and Operational Efficiencies with Pyxis Supply Technologies
March 13, 2009
ATLANTA – In a continued effort to provide perioperative solutions that create increased efficiencies that result in optimized revenue and safer care, Surgical Information Systems (SIS) now offers hospitals the capability of integrating their SIS Solution to Pyxis Supply Technologies; a division of Cardinal Health.
SIS Trax Unveiled as First Fully Integrated Tissue Management Solution
March 09, 2009
ATLANTA – Surgical Information Systems (SIS) unveils SIS Trax, a tissue management solution that tracks the full tissue lifecycle and provides the means for hospitals to standardize their processes for acquiring, receiving, storing, and allocating tissues. The first tissue tracking solution to be fully integrated with a perioperative information system, SIS Trax manages tissue in a manner that enables hospitals to improve patient safety, optimize revenue, reduce costs and ensure compliance by managing tissues to the highest standards.
Community Medical Center (Scranton) Selects SIS Perioperative Solution
February 05, 2009
ATLANTA – Community Medical Center (CMC) has selected Surgical Information Systems (SIS) to be the perioperative systems provider for its 299-bed facility located in Scranton, PA. CMC chose the SIS Solution because of its proven ability to impact financial, clinical and operational efficiencies in the surgery department. In addition to purchasing the AHA-endorsed SIS Surgical Scheduling and HFMA Peer Reviewed Rules-Based Charging, CMC will be among the first to implement SIS Trax, a new and fully integrated tissue tracking system offered by SIS.
Ochsner Health System, Surgical Information Systems Partner to Rebuild New Orleans Healthcare Infrastructure
November 24, 2008
ATLANTA – For over a decade Ochsner Health System has enjoyed a partnership with Surgical Information Systems (SIS) that has resulted in improved patient care, cost savings and increased revenues for Ochsner’s surgical services. In recent years, the people of New Orleans have seen more than their share of tragedy. Natural disasters – most notably Hurricane Katrina – have left the greater New Orleans hospital infrastructure badly damaged. Ochsner Medical Center was one of the only hospitals that remained fully functional during and after Katrina.
Healthcare Providers Improve Financial, Clinical and Operational Efficiencies Through IT
October 30, 2008
ATLANTA – Even though many hospitals have not taken full advantage of opportunities to fully automate their surgery processes, those that do see significant improvements in clinical efficiencies, patient safety and quality of care. A case study recently published by Kermit Randa of Surgical Information Systems (SIS) and Mitch Work of The Work Group, Inc., outlines the benefits realized through the implementation of a best of breed perioperative system at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, NY, and the University of Connecticut Health Care Center in Farmington, CT.
Surgical Information Systems Recognizes Clients at 2008 SIS Congress
September 18, 2008
ATLANTA – Surgical Information Systems (SIS), a leading provider of perioperative software solutions, recently honored outstanding hospitals for excellence in operational, financial and patient safety initiatives at the company’s annual client congress in Atlanta. SIS Congress brings together clients, technology partners and industry leaders to network and share best practices. At the event, SIS recognized hospitals and medical centers using SIS software to bring about remarkable results in their operating rooms.
MetroSouth Medical Center Partners with Surgical Information Systems
September 03, 2008
ATLANTA – Surgical Information Systems (SIS) has been chosen as the perioperative software provider for MetroSouth Medical Center (MSMC), a 410-bed acute-care hospital located in Blue Island, Illinois. MetroSouth Medical Center is the new name of the former St. Francis Hospital, which was acquired by MSMC Investors in a transaction completed in July of 2008.
Surgical Information Systems Launches Enhanced Online Client Portal
August 19, 2008
ATLANTA – Surgical Information Systems launched a newly enhanced online client portal this week in response to the needs of its growing user community. The portal, called SIS Central, features numerous tools that will drive outstanding service, improve user education, and build a collaborative community of SIS users to network and share best practices.
Arnot Ogden Medical Center Selects SIS Perioperative Solution
July 22, 2008
ATLANTA – Arnot Health has selected Surgical Information Systems (SIS) to be the perioperative systems provider for Arnot Ogden Medical Center, a not-for-profit, 256-bed medical facility serving southern New York and northern Pennsylvania.
Surgical Information Systems Selected by Ardent Health Services
May 13, 2008
ATLANTA – Ardent Health Services has chosen to partner with Surgical Information Systems (SIS) for the implementation of the SIS perioperative system in operating rooms throughout its New Mexico and Oklahoma facilities, including Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa and Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque.
Daughters of Charity Health System Selects SIS Perioperative Solution
April 28, 2008
ATLANTA – Daughters of Charity Health System (DCHS) has selected Surgical Information Systems (SIS) to be the perioperative system provider for four of its California hospitals. Seton Medical Center, O’Connor Hospital and Saint Louise Regional Hospital will be implementing the SIS Comprehensive Solution, and St. Vincent Medical Center, a SIS partner since 2003, will add significant upgrades to its current system.
AHA Endorses SIS Surgical Scheduling
February 25, 2008
ATLANTA – The American Hospital Association (AHA), announced this week an exclusive endorsement of the SIS Surgical Scheduling Solution consisting of SIS Patient Scheduling, SIS Staff Scheduling and SISWeb. SIS’ Surgical Scheduling Solution was selected for its demonstrated flexibility, stability and value after an extensive review process that included a product demo, customer interviews and in-depth research by a panel of experts.
SIS Welcomes Giglio, Nilsson to Executive Team
February 08, 2008
ATLANTA – Surgical Information Systems (SIS), the leader in integrated surgery and anesthesia management systems, announced today that it has appointed two seasoned executives to its management team. Chris Giglio joins SIS as Senior Vice President of Customer Operations and Eric Nilsson joins as Chief Technology Officer.
HFMA Selects SIS as Peer Reviewed Vendor
February 04, 2008
ATLANTA – Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) staff and volunteers have designated Surgical Information Systems (SIS) as an HFMA Peer Reviewed Vendor for Rules-Based Charging (RBC), the financial component of the SIS product. According to HFMA, the Peer Review Program is a way for members to identify the products/services their peers are using to deliver organizational savings and performance improvements.
SIS Anesthesia Goes Live at UConn
October 17, 2007
ATLANTA – SIS (Surgical Information Systems) announced today the launch of the company’s newest anesthesia module release and its successful implementation at the University of Connecticut Health Center. SIS 4.7 went live at UConn Health Center on October 15th and contains significant upgrades to SIS Anesthesia, the only anesthesia system functioning as an integrated module of a total perioperative information system.
St. Mary's Upgrades with SIS
October 10, 2007
ATLANTA – SIS (Surgical Information Systems) announced an agreement this week for a major upgrade to the perioperative system at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. This upgrade will expand the existing SIS OR scheduling system at SMMC to a broader SIS Perioperative Information Management System, automating the transfer of data to other hospital systems.
SIS Partners with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Expanding Relationship with BJC HealthCare
August 14, 2007
ST. LOUIS, MO – As part of its continuing relationship with BJC HealthCare, SIS (Surgical Information Systems) will be providing its perioperative solution to Barnes-Jewish Hospital, which U.S. News & World Report ranks as number 9 in the nation and which also has the distinction of being placed on the "Honor Roll" of America’s best hospitals for the past 15 consecutive years.
Alamance Regional Medical Center Selects SIS Perioperative Solution
July 31, 2007
BURLINGTON, NC – Alamance Regional Medical Center (ARMC) has selected SIS (Surgical Information Systems), provider of the Eclipsys Sunrise Surgery™ solution, to enhance its perioperative systems. ARMC CIO Jesse Long said that the hospital chose SIS’ perioperative solution because of its functionality, ease-of-use, and easy integration with Eclipsys’ Sunrise Clinical Manager.
SIS - Materials Management Microsystems Interface Provides New Instrument Management Benefits in OR
June 26, 2007
ATLANTA – SIS (Surgical Information Systems) and Materials Management Microsystems announced today the first successful implementation of a bidirectional interface between SIS’ perioperative software solution and the SPM sterile processing information system. The new interface ensures consistency between instrument set descriptions in SPM and in SIS’ preference cards, and provides real-time information on instrumentation requirements necessary for supporting the OR schedule.
SIS and Iatric Systems to Offer MEDITECH Clients Superior Interoperability with the SIS Perioperative Solution
June 18, 2007
ATLANTA – Surgical Information Systems (SIS) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Iatric Systems to provide MEDITECH integration services to SIS customers. SIS is the leading vendor of software and services for hospital perioperative departments. Iatric Systems is a top provider of software solutions, interfaces, and other services for the MEDITECH marketplace. This new relationship allows MEDITECH hospitals to benefit from both best-of-breed OR software and enterprise interoperability.
SIS Welcomes Kermit Randa
June 08, 2007
ATLANTA – SIS, the leader in integrated surgery and anesthesia management systems, announced today the appointment of Kermit S. Randa as Senior Vice President of Sales. Randa comes to SIS with over 15 years of healthcare software, services and technology experience, and will report directly to Edward R. Daihl, CEO for SIS.
Ellis Hospital Selects SIS
April 17, 2007
ATLANTA -- Surgical Information Systems (SIS) announced today that Ellis Hospital of Schenectady, New York has purchased the SIS solution because of its full breadth functionality and seamless integration capabilities. As the primary revenue generator for Ellis, surgery is critical to the success of the organization. Increasing demand and rising costs in this area (half of all materials purchased by the hospital go to support the OR) drove Ellis to select a solution that would enable them to effectively manage resources while successfully working with their physician partners.
SIS Launches New Brand, New Website!
March 27, 2007
Surgical Information Systems (SIS) recently announced the launch of its new brand and corporate website. The brand includes shortening the company name from Surgical Information Systems to ‘SIS,’ changing the corporate logo, launching a new website, and changing its URL from
www.orsoftware.com to
www.SISFirst.com.
Surgical Information Systems to Enhance Surgical Services at Washington Hospital
February 07, 2007
Surgical Information Systems (SIS), the exclusive provider of perioperative information systems for Eclipsys, will soon improve clinical and financial outcomes for Pennsylvania’s The Washington Hospital.
SIS Appoints Software Industry Veteran, Edward R. Daihl, as CEO
February 05, 2007
Surgical Information Systems (SIS) today announced the appointment of Edward R. Daihl as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Bob Schlotman in his role as interim CEO.
Surgical Information Systems Chosen by Harrison Medical Center
January 18, 2007
Best-of-breed value coupled with advanced systems integration delivers unbeatable solution for hospitals’ most strategic department
Surgical Information Systems Appoints Chief Financial Officer To Expand Growth and Optimize Corporate Strategy
September 18, 2006
Surgical Information Systems, the leader in integrated surgery management systems, today announced the addition of Bruce H. Duner as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Surgical Information Systems Ranks Number 64 on the 13th Annual Healthcare Informatics 100 List, a Dramatic 18-Spot Jump
June 22, 2006
Recent Go Lives Demonstrate Company’s Impressive Time to Value Strategy
Surgical Information Systems Enhances Product Functionality - Supports National Quality/Safety Initiatives
June 07, 2006
Surgical Information Systems (SIS) announced today the availability of enhanced functionality of their surgical services products for customers who face tough patient safety initiatives.
Surgical Information Systems Helps Hospitals Improve Lives and their Bottom Line
April 27, 2006
Upcoming annual customer meeting to host hundreds of perioperative professionals from across North America
Surgical Information Systems Partners with AORN To Fund Educational Grants for Nurses Impacted by Hurricane Katrina
April 20, 2006
Surgical Information Systems (SIS), the leading provider of integrated surgery management systems, recently partnered with the AORN Foundation to fund educational grants for hurricane-impacted members.
Surgical Information Systems and Vista Equity Partners Complete Management Buyout
February 13, 2006
Surgical Information Systems (“SIS”), a leading provider of integrated surgery management systems, announced today the closing of a management buyout backed by Scott L’Heureux and Vista Equity Partners (“Vista”).
Surgical Information Systems Receives Performance of Excellence Award
January 20, 2006
Award Recognizes SIS Subsidiary Company, SIS Software (India) Pty. Ltd., for its Commitment to Quality Software Development.
