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Surgical Information Systems Appoints Veteran Tim O’Brien as Chief Executive Officer

Tim O'Brien

Industry leader Surgical Information Systems recently announced a major addition to its executive leadership team. The company officially appointed Tim O’Brien as its new Chief Executive Officer. Concurrently, former CEO Tom Stampiglia will transition into the role of Chairman of the Board. This calculated move ensures corporate continuity as the firm advances its specialized digital solutions.

Currently, the enterprise serves more than 2,900 ambulatory surgery centers nationwide. Therefore, this critical appointment arrives at a pivotal moment of massive market expansion.

“This leadership change marks an exciting moment for SIS,” said Tom Stampiglia. “As the ASC market continues to expand and evolve, we are investing in the leadership and technology needed to support our clients and drive meaningful innovation across the surgical ecosystem. SIS has built a differentiated model that brings together advanced software and revenue cycle services in a unified platform, helping clients streamline operations and strengthen financial performance. With more than 2,900 ASCs nationwide, we are well-positioned to scale alongside the industry.” 

Stampiglia continued, “Looking ahead, our focus remains on our clients and accelerating practical innovation; from expanding our use of AI to enable more intelligent, proactive workflows, to embedding advanced technology directly into our revenue cycle services. Tim is the right leader to build on this momentum and guide SIS forward.” 

Leveraging Two Decades of Proven Healthcare Technology Leadership 

O’Brien brings over twenty years of executive healthcare technology experience to the organization. Previously, he worked as the Chief Executive Officer at Finvi. Furthermore, he spent nine years holding senior leadership positions at athenahealth.

“I’m honored to join SIS at such a pivotal time,” said Tim O’Brien, Chief Executive Officer of SIS. “The company has built a strong platform aligned with the evolving needs of ambulatory surgery providers, combining enterprise-scale capabilities with a deeply integrated approach to technology and services. As more procedures shift to outpatient settings and complexity increases, the opportunity to deliver solutions that enhance clinical, operational, and financial performance has never been greater.” 

O’Brien added, “I’m particularly excited to advance the next generation of healthcare technology through AI-driven and agentic workflows that simplify complexity and enable smarter, more responsive operations.” 

Consequently, these corporate investments underscore the firm’s deep commitment to modern medical providers.

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