UNION HOSPITAL CLINTON
value-creation walk.
7-lever RCM bridge from current EBITDA to pro-forma — denial / underpay / DAR / coding / contract / cost discipline / cash acceleration. Each lever shows current vs benchmark target with data provenance.
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. Risk-adjusted uplift: $1.0M (vs $1.6M 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 | $602K | $602K | $0 | 12mo |
| Denial Rate Reduction | 12.0% DEFAULT | 6.5% BENCHMARK | $580K | $17K | $596K | $0 | 12mo |
| A/R Days Reduction | 52.00 DEFAULT | 38.00 BENCHMARK | $92K | $274K | $367K | $1.2M | 9mo |
| Clean Claim Rate | 88.0% DEFAULT | 96.0% BENCHMARK | $0 | $19K | $19K | $0 | 6mo |
| Net Collection Rate | 93.5% DEFAULT | 47.9% 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 | $151K | $301K | $452K | $602K | $602K | $602K | $602K |
| Denial Rate Reduction | $0 | $149K | $298K | $447K | $596K | $596K | $596K | $596K |
| A/R Days Reduction | $0 | $122K | $244K | $367K | $367K | $367K | $367K | $367K |
| Clean Claim Rate | $0 | $10K | $19K | $19K | $19K | $19K | $19K | $19K |
| Cumulative | $0 | $432K | $863K | $1.3M | $1.6M | $1.6M | $1.6M | $1.6M |
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 $1.6M is added at exit.
| Entry \ Exit | 9.0x | 10.0x | 11.0x | 11.5x | 12.0x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0x | 49% / 7.4x | 54% / 8.6x | 58% / 9.8x | 60% / 10.4x | 61% / 10.9x |
| 9.0x | 44% / 6.2x | 49% / 7.3x | 53% / 8.3x | 55% / 8.8x | 56% / 9.4x |
| 10.0x | 39% / 5.3x | 44% / 6.2x | 48% / 7.2x | 50% / 7.6x | 52% / 8.1x |
| 11.0x | 35% / 4.5x | 40% / 5.4x | 44% / 6.2x | 46% / 6.7x | 48% / 7.1x |
| 12.0x | 31% / 3.9x | 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 -0% before the 6.5x covenant trips. RCM uplift reduces leverage from 8.5x to 6.5x, 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 | $5.3M | — | $5.3M | 17.7% |
| Year 1 | $5.5M | +$1.1M | $6.5M | 21.7% |
| Year 2 | $5.7M | +$1.6M | $7.2M | 24.0% |
| Year 3 | $5.8M | +$1.6M | $7.4M | 24.6% |
| Year 4 | $6.0M | +$1.6M | $7.6M | 25.2% |
| Year 5 | $6.2M | +$1.6M | $7.8M | 25.8% |
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 | $301K | $452K | $602K | $723K |
| Denial Rate Reductio | $298K | $447K | $596K | $716K |
| A/R Days Reduction | $183K | $275K | $367K | $440K |
| Clean Claim Rate | $10K | $14K | $19K | $23K |
| Total | $792K | $1.2M | $1.6M | $1.9M |
Peer Context — Where This Hospital Sits
Key metrics vs 87 size-matched peers. Low percentile on margin/efficiency metrics = more room for improvement = larger bridge opportunity.
| Metric | Hospital | P25 | P50 | P75 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Op Margin | 17.7% | -14.7% | -5.2% | 6.8% | P87 |
| Net-to-Gross | 31.2% | 29.6% | 33.4% | 47.9% | P37 |
| Occupancy | 21.4% | 25.9% | 36.4% | 58.2% | P21 |
| Rev/Bed | $1.2M | $620K | $1.4M | $2.0M | P40 |
| Exp/Bed | $992K | $726K | $1.6M | $2.6M | P33 |
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.