Streamlining Scheduling and Case Communication
Constitution Surgery Alliance transformed communication with physicians and vendors.
This ASC management group was able to:
- Reduce time spent on faxes and phone calls
- Increase physician satisfaction with mobile access to schedule
- Simplify vendor and rep coordination
# of Centers: 18
Featured Solutions: Scheduling & Care Communication
Solutions in Use: Patient Estimates
Specialties: Multi-specialty
State(s): CT, MA, RI, VA
Customer type: Management Group

The Challenge
Constitution Surgery Alliance operates ambulatory surgery centers across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, and like many ASC operators, they faced a growing communication burden. Relying heavily on phone calls and faxes, staff spent significant time coordinating case details with physicians’ offices, reps, and vendors. There was limited visibility into case schedules, block time usage, or room assignments, making daily workflows inefficient and prone to error. As expectations grew for more seamless, digital interactions between centers and physicians, Constitution knew they needed to modernize. “Technology caught up,” said Senior VP of Operations Mark Gombotz, “and so did the comfort level at physician offices to share information digitally.”
The Solution
Mark piloted HST’s scheduling and case coordination solution at one center, quickly recognizing its potential. “We had been piecemealing communication,” he said, “but HST helped bring it all together.” The tool replaced faxes and fragmented calls with a digital workflow that let front office staff and physicians’ offices share case details, documents, and updates in real time. Physicians could check their schedules and room assignments from their phones, while reps and vendors could view when and where they were needed. The pilot’s success led to wider adoption across centers, particularly those in Constitution’s joint venture with Hartford Healthcare.
Physicians love it. They can see what room they’re in, who’s there, and what’s needed—all before the case even starts.
– Mark Gombotz, SVP Operations
The Results
The reduced need for offline texts and phone calls has saved a tremendous amount of time for both front office and nursing staff.
– Mark Gombotz, SVP Operations
The Future
With HST’s scheduling and case coordination solution proving successful, Constitution is evaluating how to consolidate other disjointed parts of its operation. Currently using separate systems for EMR, patient engagement, intake, and outcomes tracking, the organization sees an opportunity to move toward a more unified enterprise platform. “HST has all those things,” said Mark. “We’re already using one of their products and like it—so why wouldn’t we explore the others?” As they scale, the organization sees HST not just as a software vendor, but a partner in future growth.