Episode Summary: Nyleen Flores, Owner, Med Elevate Solutions

Podcast: Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Date: November 21, 2025
Host: Gracelyn Keller
Guest: Nyleen Flores (Owner, Med Elevate Solutions)

Overview

This episode focuses on the continued evolution and expansion of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) in the U.S., spotlighting market forces, technology integration, and strategies for operational and financial efficiency. Nyleen Flores shares her expertise on methodologies for streamlining ASC workflows, the game-changing nature of artificial intelligence (AI), and practical guidance for ASC leaders aiming to thrive in a rapidly shifting landscape.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Nyleen Flores’ Background and Role in the ASC Sector

• [00:53] Nyleen introduces herself as the owner of Med Elevate Solutions, a consulting firm aiding healthcare facilities in optimizing workflows.
  • She highlights Med Elevate’s national reach and focus on credentialing, billing, and peer review for ASCs:
    • "We streamline processes and basically help you streamline all your workflows and then pass it on to you to keep on working efficiently." — Nyleen Flores [00:53]

ASC Market Growth and Forces Driving Expansion

• [01:20] The U.S. ASC market is projected to reach $60.8 billion by 2030.
• [01:40] Key Trend: Insurance payers are actively incentivizing the shift of procedures from hospitals to ASCs.
  • Nyleen’s Perspective:
    • Payers are now requiring justification for not performing procedures at ASCs, signaling a strong payer-driven movement.
    • "Once the payers get onto this trend and begin to start moving cases forcibly to the surgery center...that is going to help increase the expansion." — Nyleen Flores [01:40]

The Role of Technology in ASC Operations

• [02:33] Host points to AI, robotic surgeries, and EHR systems as critical influencers.
• [02:49] Fragmented Tech Landscape: ASCs often juggle multiple systems.
  • Nyleen: The priority should be an integrated, all-in-one IT solution to unify workflows and reduce inefficiencies:
    • “Expanding services so that people have one login, one place...is going to lead that quote unquote tech integration throughout the ASC space.” — Nyleen Flores [02:49]

Transformative Innovations: Spotlight on Artificial Intelligence

• [03:25] AI is transforming administrative processes.
• [03:32] Notable advances: AI-driven document scanning and automatic data entry.
  • Nyleen: Emphasizes AI’s power for efficiency:
    • "There’s softwares out there...scanning a document and then taking that document and digitally inputting the data to avoid manual data entry, which streamlines and saves time..." — Nyleen Flores [03:32]
    • “Using those types of technology and of course AI...to maximize and streamline and save time.” — Nyleen Flores [03:32]

Collaboration and Partnership Opportunities

• [04:05] Surge in joint ventures: 60% of health systems are considering ASC joint ventures.
• [04:18] Nyleen’s guidance:
  • Prefers direct vendor partnerships over formal joint ventures, as joint ventures can limit physician autonomy.
  • Suggests maximizing value from contracts and seeking synergy with local healthcare providers for mutual financial benefit:
    • “Try and do that and partner with your vendors on your own instead of joint ventures...maximize any contract that you have...anything to increase that revenue or bottom dollar while saving money as well.” — Nyleen Flores [04:18]

Final Thoughts on ASC Transformation

• [05:12] The ASC sector is undergoing continual, exciting change.
  • “ASC transformation is ongoing and we should all be excited for the future of healthcare.” — Nyleen Flores [05:18]

Notable Quotes

• “We streamline processes and basically help you streamline all your workflows and then pass it on to you to keep on working efficiently.”
  — Nyleen Flores [00:53]

• “Once the payers get onto this trend and begin to start moving cases forcibly to the surgery center...that is going to help increase the expansion.”
  — Nyleen Flores [01:40]

• “Expanding services so that people have one login, one place...is going to lead that quote unquote tech integration throughout the ASC space.”
  — Nyleen Flores [02:49]

• “Using those types of technology and of course AI...to maximize and streamline and save time.”
  — Nyleen Flores [03:32]

• “Try and do that and partner with your vendors on your own instead of joint ventures...anything to increase that revenue or bottom dollar while saving money as well.”
  — Nyleen Flores [04:18]

• “ASC transformation is ongoing and we should all be excited for the future of healthcare.”
  — Nyleen Flores [05:18]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Nyleen’s Introduction & Med Elevate Solutions: [00:53]
• ASC Market Growth and Insurer Influence: [01:40]
• Tech Landscape & Integration Needs: [02:49]
• AI and Administrative Streamlining: [03:32]
• Partnerships vs. Joint Ventures: [04:18]
• Final Thoughts on ASC Transformation: [05:18]

This episode provides a concise yet impactful look at how ASCs are poised for growth through payer incentives, streamlined tech integration, and strategic collaborations—all through the lens of a hands-on expert in ASC efficiency.