Bridge Realization Estimate
ML model predicts what fraction of the bridge is achievable (accuracy: 60%, n=5,839)
Expected realization: 65% of modeled bridge. Strengths: Revenue per Bed, Bed Count. Risks: Occupancy Rate. Risk-adjusted uplift: $1.6M (vs $2.5M 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 | $936K | $936K | $0 | 12mo |
| Denial Rate Reduction | 12.0% DEFAULT | 6.5% BENCHMARK | $901K | $26K | $926K | $0 | 12mo |
| A/R Days Reduction | 52.00 DEFAULT | 38.00 BENCHMARK | $144K | $426K | $569K | $1.8M | 9mo |
| Clean Claim Rate | 88.0% DEFAULT | 96.0% BENCHMARK | $0 | $30K | $30K | $0 | 6mo |
| Net Collection Rate | 93.5% DEFAULT | 69.1% 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 | $234K | $468K | $702K | $936K | $936K | $936K | $936K |
| Denial Rate Reduction | $0 | $232K | $463K | $695K | $926K | $926K | $926K | $926K |
| A/R Days Reduction | $0 | $190K | $380K | $569K | $569K | $569K | $569K | $569K |
| Clean Claim Rate | $0 | $15K | $30K | $30K | $30K | $30K | $30K | $30K |
| Cumulative | $0 | $670K | $1.3M | $2.0M | $2.5M | $2.5M | $2.5M | $2.5M |
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 $2.5M is added at exit.
| Entry \ Exit | 9.0x | 10.0x | 11.0x | 11.5x | 12.0x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0x | 83% / 20.6x | 88% / 23.3x | 92% / 25.9x | 94% / 27.3x | 96% / 28.6x |
| 9.0x | 78% / 18.0x | 83% / 20.3x | 87% / 22.7x | 89% / 23.9x | 90% / 25.1x |
| 10.0x | 74% / 15.9x | 78% / 18.0x | 82% / 20.1x | 84% / 21.2x | 86% / 22.2x |
| 11.0x | 70% / 14.1x | 74% / 16.1x | 78% / 18.0x | 80% / 18.9x | 82% / 19.9x |
| 12.0x | 66% / 12.7x | 71% / 14.4x | 75% / 16.2x | 76% / 17.1x | 78% / 18.0x |
Covenant Headroom (at 10x Entry, 6.5x Max Leverage)
Pro forma EBITDA can decline 58% before the 6.5x covenant trips. RCM uplift reduces leverage from 8.5x to 2.7x, adding 5.7 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 | $1.2M | — | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Year 1 | $1.2M | +$1.6M | $2.8M | 6.1% |
| Year 2 | $1.2M | +$2.5M | $3.7M | 7.9% |
| Year 3 | $1.3M | +$2.5M | $3.7M | 8.0% |
| Year 4 | $1.3M | +$2.5M | $3.8M | 8.1% |
| Year 5 | $1.4M | +$2.5M | $3.8M | 8.2% |
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 | $468K | $702K | $936K | $1.1M |
| Denial Rate Reductio | $463K | $695K | $926K | $1.1M |
| A/R Days Reduction | $285K | $427K | $569K | $683K |
| Clean Claim Rate | $15K | $22K | $30K | $36K |
| Total | $1.2M | $1.8M | $2.5M | $3.0M |
Peer Context — Where This Hospital Sits
Key metrics vs 29 size-matched peers. Low percentile on margin/efficiency metrics = more room for improvement = larger bridge opportunity.
| Metric | Hospital | P25 | P50 | P75 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Op Margin | 2.5% | -9.9% | -5.4% | -1.3% | P83 |
| Net-to-Gross | 55.6% | 57.1% | 61.8% | 69.1% | P21 |
| Occupancy | 24.5% | 16.8% | 24.9% | 40.5% | P41 |
| Rev/Bed | $3.1M | $961K | $1.6M | $2.4M | P79 |
| Exp/Bed | $3.0M | $1.0M | $1.7M | $2.5M | P83 |
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.