Bridge Realization Estimate
ML model predicts what fraction of the bridge is achievable (accuracy: 60%, n=5,839)
Expected realization: 61% of modeled bridge. Strengths: Net-to-Gross Ratio. Risks: Occupancy Rate, Revenue per Bed. Risk-adjusted uplift: $3.5M (vs $5.7M modeled).
EBITDA Bridge — 7 RCM Levers
Each bar shows the annual EBITDA impact at full run-rate. Revenue levers increase top-line; cost levers reduce operating expense; cash acceleration releases working capital. Calibrated to published research bands (Denial 12%→5% = $8-15M on $400M NPR).
Lever Detail
Each value shows its data source. SELLER = seller data room, DEFAULT = model default, BENCHMARK = P75 peer benchmark.
| Lever | Current | Target | Revenue | Cost | EBITDA | WC | Ramp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to Collect | 4.5% DEFAULT | 2.5% BENCHMARK | $0 | $2.2M | $2.2M | $0 | 12mo |
| Denial Rate Reduction | 12.0% DEFAULT | 6.5% BENCHMARK | $2.1M | $60K | $2.2M | $0 | 12mo |
| A/R Days Reduction | 52.00 DEFAULT | 38.00 BENCHMARK | $334K | $989K | $1.3M | $4.2M | 9mo |
| Clean Claim Rate | 88.0% DEFAULT | 96.0% BENCHMARK | $0 | $70K | $70K | $0 | 6mo |
| Net Collection Rate | 93.5% DEFAULT | 31.1% BENCHMARK | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 18mo |
| CDI / Case Mix Index | 135.0% DEFAULT | 142.0% BENCHMARK | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 18mo |
Implementation Timing Curve
Linear ramp to full run-rate per lever. Month 0 = close date. Partners should expect 60-70% of total uplift realized by month 12.
| Lever | M0 | M3 | M6 | M9 | M12 | M18 | M24 | M36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to Collect | $0 | $544K | $1.1M | $1.6M | $2.2M | $2.2M | $2.2M | $2.2M |
| Denial Rate Reduction | $0 | $538K | $1.1M | $1.6M | $2.2M | $2.2M | $2.2M | $2.2M |
| A/R Days Reduction | $0 | $441K | $882K | $1.3M | $1.3M | $1.3M | $1.3M | $1.3M |
| Clean Claim Rate | $0 | $35K | $70K | $70K | $70K | $70K | $70K | $70K |
| Cumulative | $0 | $1.6M | $3.1M | $4.6M | $5.7M | $5.7M | $5.7M | $5.7M |
Returns Sensitivity (IRR / MOIC)
5-year hold, 5.5x leverage, 3% organic growth, 10%/yr debt paydown. Green = exceeds 20% IRR hurdle. Amber = 15-20%. Red = below hurdle or loss. RCM uplift of $5.7M is added at exit.
| Entry \ Exit | 9.0x | 10.0x | 11.0x | 11.5x | 12.0x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0x | 49% / 7.3x | 53% / 8.5x | 57% / 9.7x | 59% / 10.3x | 61% / 10.9x |
| 9.0x | 44% / 6.2x | 48% / 7.2x | 53% / 8.2x | 54% / 8.8x | 56% / 9.3x |
| 10.0x | 39% / 5.2x | 44% / 6.2x | 48% / 7.1x | 50% / 7.6x | 52% / 8.1x |
| 11.0x | 35% / 4.5x | 40% / 5.3x | 44% / 6.2x | 46% / 6.6x | 48% / 7.0x |
| 12.0x | 31% / 3.8x | 36% / 4.6x | 40% / 5.4x | 42% / 5.8x | 44% / 6.2x |
Covenant Headroom (at 10x Entry, 6.5x Max Leverage)
Pro forma EBITDA can decline -1% before the 6.5x covenant trips. RCM uplift reduces leverage from 8.5x to 6.6x, adding 1.9 turns of cushion.
5-Year Value Creation Waterfall
EBITDA trajectory: 3% organic growth + RCM uplift ramp (full run-rate at month 18).
| Base EBITDA | RCM Uplift | Total | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $19.8M | — | $19.8M | 18.2% |
| Year 1 | $20.4M | +$3.8M | $24.2M | 22.3% |
| Year 2 | $21.0M | +$5.7M | $26.7M | 24.6% |
| Year 3 | $21.7M | +$5.7M | $27.4M | 25.2% |
| Year 4 | $22.3M | +$5.7M | $28.0M | 25.8% |
| Year 5 | $23.0M | +$5.7M | $28.7M | 26.4% |
Achievement Sensitivity
What if we only achieve a fraction of each lever? 50% = conservative, 75% = base management case, 100% = plan, 120% = stretch.
| Lever | 50% | 75% | 100% | 120% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to Collect | $1.1M | $1.6M | $2.2M | $2.6M |
| Denial Rate Reductio | $1.1M | $1.6M | $2.2M | $2.6M |
| A/R Days Reduction | $661K | $992K | $1.3M | $1.6M |
| Clean Claim Rate | $35K | $52K | $70K | $83K |
| Total | $2.9M | $4.3M | $5.7M | $6.9M |
Peer Context — Where This Hospital Sits
Key metrics vs 34 size-matched peers. Low percentile on margin/efficiency metrics = more room for improvement = larger bridge opportunity.
| Metric | Hospital | P25 | P50 | P75 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Op Margin | 18.2% | -10.3% | -4.8% | 2.3% | P94 |
| Net-to-Gross | 9.6% | 10.2% | 21.3% | 31.1% | P18 |
| Occupancy | 29.9% | 49.9% | 64.6% | 77.7% | P6 |
| Rev/Bed | $525K | $702K | $984K | $1.3M | P12 |
| Exp/Bed | $429K | $749K | $984K | $1.3M | P9 |
Bridge Methodology
Coefficients calibrated to published research bands: denial 12%→5% = $8-15M on $400M NPR. Current metrics estimated from HCRIS public data and ML predictions. Target metrics set at P75 peer benchmarks with 60% gap closure assumption. Revenue levers use NPR × delta × avoidable share. Cost levers use claims volume × cost per reworked claim. Working capital from AR reduction is one-time cash (not included in recurring EBITDA). Returns assume 5.5x leverage, 3% organic growth, 10%/yr debt paydown.