Bridge Realization Estimate
ML model predicts what fraction of the bridge is achievable (accuracy: 60%, n=5,839)
Expected realization: 62% of modeled bridge. Strengths: Bed Count. Risks: Occupancy Rate, Revenue per Bed. Risk-adjusted uplift: $0.2M (vs $0.3M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denial Rate Reduction | 12.0% DEFAULT | 6.5% BENCHMARK | $113K | $8K | $121K | $0 | 12mo |
| Cost to Collect | 4.5% DEFAULT | 2.5% BENCHMARK | $0 | $117K | $117K | $0 | 12mo |
| A/R Days Reduction | 52.00 DEFAULT | 38.00 BENCHMARK | $18K | $53K | $71K | $224K | 9mo |
| Clean Claim Rate | 88.0% DEFAULT | 96.0% BENCHMARK | $0 | $10K | $10K | $0 | 6mo |
| Net Collection Rate | 93.5% DEFAULT | 44.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denial Rate Reduction | $0 | $30K | $60K | $91K | $121K | $121K | $121K | $121K |
| Cost to Collect | $0 | $29K | $58K | $88K | $117K | $117K | $117K | $117K |
| A/R Days Reduction | $0 | $24K | $47K | $71K | $71K | $71K | $71K | $71K |
| Clean Claim Rate | $0 | $5K | $10K | $10K | $10K | $10K | $10K | $10K |
| Cumulative | $0 | $88K | $176K | $259K | $318K | $318K | $318K | $318K |
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 $318K is added at exit.
| Entry \ Exit | 9.0x | 10.0x | 11.0x | 11.5x | 12.0x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0x | 54% / 8.8x | 59% / 10.1x | 63% / 11.4x | 65% / 12.1x | 66% / 12.8x |
| 9.0x | 49% / 7.4x | 54% / 8.6x | 58% / 9.8x | 60% / 10.4x | 62% / 11.0x |
| 10.0x | 45% / 6.4x | 49% / 7.4x | 53% / 8.5x | 55% / 9.0x | 57% / 9.6x |
| 11.0x | 41% / 5.5x | 45% / 6.5x | 49% / 7.4x | 51% / 7.9x | 53% / 8.4x |
| 12.0x | 37% / 4.8x | 41% / 5.7x | 46% / 6.5x | 48% / 7.0x | 49% / 7.4x |
Covenant Headroom (at 10x Entry, 6.5x Max Leverage)
Pro forma EBITDA can decline 12% before the 6.5x covenant trips. RCM uplift reduces leverage from 8.5x to 5.7x, adding 2.8 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 | $658K | — | $658K | 11.3% |
| Year 1 | $678K | +$212K | $890K | 15.2% |
| Year 2 | $698K | +$318K | $1.0M | 17.4% |
| Year 3 | $719K | +$318K | $1.0M | 17.7% |
| Year 4 | $741K | +$318K | $1.1M | 18.1% |
| Year 5 | $763K | +$318K | $1.1M | 18.5% |
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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denial Rate Reductio | $60K | $91K | $121K | $145K |
| Cost to Collect | $58K | $88K | $117K | $140K |
| A/R Days Reduction | $36K | $53K | $71K | $85K |
| Clean Claim Rate | $5K | $7K | $10K | $12K |
| Total | $159K | $239K | $318K | $382K |
Peer Context — Where This Hospital Sits
Key metrics vs 55 size-matched peers. Low percentile on margin/efficiency metrics = more room for improvement = larger bridge opportunity.
| Metric | Hospital | P25 | P50 | P75 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Op Margin | 11.3% | -27.9% | -16.0% | -2.2% | P89 |
| Net-to-Gross | 33.3% | 26.4% | 32.3% | 44.3% | P52 |
| Occupancy | 31.6% | 20.7% | 27.4% | 42.1% | P53 |
| Rev/Bed | $183K | $313K | $478K | $697K | P7 |
| Exp/Bed | $162K | $379K | $555K | $814K | P5 |
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.