Bridge Realization Estimate
ML model predicts what fraction of the bridge is achievable (accuracy: 60%, n=5,839)
Expected realization: 69% of modeled bridge. Strengths: Occupancy Rate, Revenue per Bed. Risks: Bed Count. Risk-adjusted uplift: $82.8M (vs $119.3M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to Collect | 4.5% DEFAULT | 2.5% BENCHMARK | $0 | $45.4M | $45.4M | $0 | 12mo |
| Denial Rate Reduction | 12.0% DEFAULT | 6.5% BENCHMARK | $43.7M | $1.2M | $44.9M | $0 | 12mo |
| A/R Days Reduction | 52.00 DEFAULT | 38.00 BENCHMARK | $7.0M | $20.6M | $27.6M | $87.0M | 9mo |
| Clean Claim Rate | 88.0% DEFAULT | 96.0% BENCHMARK | $0 | $1.5M | $1.5M | $0 | 6mo |
| Net Collection Rate | 93.5% DEFAULT | 31.6% 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 | $11.3M | $22.7M | $34.0M | $45.4M | $45.4M | $45.4M | $45.4M |
| Denial Rate Reduction | $0 | $11.2M | $22.5M | $33.7M | $44.9M | $44.9M | $44.9M | $44.9M |
| A/R Days Reduction | $0 | $9.2M | $18.4M | $27.6M | $27.6M | $27.6M | $27.6M | $27.6M |
| Clean Claim Rate | $0 | $726K | $1.5M | $1.5M | $1.5M | $1.5M | $1.5M | $1.5M |
| Cumulative | $0 | $32.5M | $65.0M | $96.7M | $119.3M | $119.3M | $119.3M | $119.3M |
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 $119.3M is added at exit.
| Entry \ Exit | 9.0x | 10.0x | 11.0x | 11.5x | 12.0x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0x | 109% / 39.6x | 113% / 44.3x | 118% / 49.1x | 120% / 51.5x | 122% / 53.8x |
| 9.0x | 103% / 34.8x | 108% / 39.0x | 112% / 43.3x | 114% / 45.4x | 116% / 47.5x |
| 10.0x | 99% / 31.0x | 103% / 34.8x | 108% / 38.6x | 110% / 40.5x | 112% / 42.4x |
| 11.0x | 95% / 27.9x | 99% / 31.4x | 103% / 34.8x | 105% / 36.5x | 107% / 38.3x |
| 12.0x | 91% / 25.3x | 95% / 28.5x | 100% / 31.6x | 101% / 33.2x | 103% / 34.8x |
Covenant Headroom (at 10x Entry, 6.5x Max Leverage)
Pro forma EBITDA can decline 77% before the 6.5x covenant trips. RCM uplift reduces leverage from 8.5x to 1.5x, adding 7.0 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 | $25.4M | — | $25.4M | 1.1% |
| Year 1 | $26.2M | +$79.5M | $105.7M | 4.7% |
| Year 2 | $27.0M | +$119.3M | $146.3M | 6.4% |
| Year 3 | $27.8M | +$119.3M | $147.1M | 6.5% |
| Year 4 | $28.6M | +$119.3M | $147.9M | 6.5% |
| Year 5 | $29.5M | +$119.3M | $148.8M | 6.6% |
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 | $22.7M | $34.0M | $45.4M | $54.4M |
| Denial Rate Reductio | $22.5M | $33.7M | $44.9M | $53.9M |
| A/R Days Reduction | $13.8M | $20.7M | $27.6M | $33.1M |
| Clean Claim Rate | $726K | $1.1M | $1.5M | $1.7M |
| Total | $59.7M | $89.5M | $119.3M | $143.2M |
Peer Context — Where This Hospital Sits
Key metrics vs 20 size-matched peers. Low percentile on margin/efficiency metrics = more room for improvement = larger bridge opportunity.
| Metric | Hospital | P25 | P50 | P75 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Op Margin | 1.1% | -13.9% | -10.0% | 2.9% | P68 |
| Net-to-Gross | 29.5% | 22.8% | 25.4% | 31.6% | P63 |
| Occupancy | 70.3% | 69.2% | 74.8% | 83.6% | P30 |
| Rev/Bed | $3.4M | $1.8M | $2.2M | $3.1M | P79 |
| Exp/Bed | $3.3M | $1.6M | $2.3M | $3.2M | P80 |
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.