Bridge Realization Estimate
ML model predicts what fraction of the bridge is achievable (accuracy: 60%, n=5,839)
Expected realization: 79% of modeled bridge. Strengths: Occupancy Rate, Commercial Payer %. Risks: Revenue per Bed. Risk-adjusted uplift: $0.6M (vs $0.7M 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 | $275K | $275K | $0 | 12mo |
| Denial Rate Reduction | 12.0% DEFAULT | 6.5% BENCHMARK | $265K | $8K | $273K | $0 | 12mo |
| A/R Days Reduction | 52.00 DEFAULT | 38.00 BENCHMARK | $42K | $125K | $167K | $527K | 9mo |
| Clean Claim Rate | 88.0% DEFAULT | 96.0% BENCHMARK | $0 | $10K | $10K | $0 | 6mo |
| Net Collection Rate | 93.5% DEFAULT | 62.6% 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 | $69K | $137K | $206K | $275K | $275K | $275K | $275K |
| Denial Rate Reduction | $0 | $68K | $136K | $205K | $273K | $273K | $273K | $273K |
| A/R Days Reduction | $0 | $56K | $112K | $167K | $167K | $167K | $167K | $167K |
| Clean Claim Rate | $0 | $5K | $10K | $10K | $10K | $10K | $10K | $10K |
| Cumulative | $0 | $197K | $395K | $588K | $725K | $725K | $725K | $725K |
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 $725K is added at exit.
| Entry \ Exit | 9.0x | 10.0x | 11.0x | 11.5x | 12.0x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0x | 82% / 19.8x | 86% / 22.3x | 90% / 24.9x | 92% / 26.2x | 94% / 27.4x |
| 9.0x | 77% / 17.2x | 81% / 19.5x | 85% / 21.8x | 87% / 22.9x | 89% / 24.0x |
| 10.0x | 72% / 15.2x | 77% / 17.2x | 81% / 19.3x | 83% / 20.3x | 84% / 21.3x |
| 11.0x | 68% / 13.5x | 73% / 15.3x | 77% / 17.2x | 79% / 18.1x | 80% / 19.1x |
| 12.0x | 65% / 12.1x | 69% / 13.8x | 73% / 15.5x | 75% / 16.4x | 77% / 17.2x |
Covenant Headroom (at 10x Entry, 6.5x Max Leverage)
Pro forma EBITDA can decline 56% before the 6.5x covenant trips. RCM uplift reduces leverage from 8.5x to 2.8x, adding 5.6 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 | $364K | — | $364K | 2.7% |
| Year 1 | $375K | +$483K | $858K | 6.2% |
| Year 2 | $387K | +$725K | $1.1M | 8.1% |
| Year 3 | $398K | +$725K | $1.1M | 8.2% |
| Year 4 | $410K | +$725K | $1.1M | 8.3% |
| Year 5 | $423K | +$725K | $1.1M | 8.3% |
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 | $137K | $206K | $275K | $330K |
| Denial Rate Reductio | $136K | $205K | $273K | $327K |
| A/R Days Reduction | $84K | $125K | $167K | $201K |
| Clean Claim Rate | $5K | $7K | $10K | $12K |
| Total | $362K | $543K | $725K | $870K |
Peer Context — Where This Hospital Sits
Key metrics vs 82 size-matched peers. Low percentile on margin/efficiency metrics = more room for improvement = larger bridge opportunity.
| Metric | Hospital | P25 | P50 | P75 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Op Margin | 2.7% | -12.2% | -1.1% | 11.8% | P57 |
| Net-to-Gross | 57.6% | 35.2% | 49.6% | 62.6% | P66 |
| Occupancy | 110.0% | 20.5% | 44.2% | 64.3% | P99 |
| Rev/Bed | $982K | $317K | $662K | $1.1M | P68 |
| Exp/Bed | $956K | $290K | $597K | $1.2M | P63 |
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.