Bridge Realization Estimate
ML model predicts what fraction of the bridge is achievable (accuracy: 60%, n=5,839)
Expected realization: 72% of modeled bridge. Strengths: Occupancy Rate. Risks: Revenue per Bed, Commercial Payer %. Risk-adjusted uplift: $1.4M (vs $1.9M 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 | $732K | $732K | $0 | 12mo |
| Denial Rate Reduction | 12.0% DEFAULT | 6.5% BENCHMARK | $705K | $20K | $725K | $0 | 12mo |
| A/R Days Reduction | 52.00 DEFAULT | 38.00 BENCHMARK | $112K | $333K | $445K | $1.4M | 9mo |
| Clean Claim Rate | 88.0% DEFAULT | 96.0% BENCHMARK | $0 | $23K | $23K | $0 | 6mo |
| Net Collection Rate | 93.5% DEFAULT | 34.7% 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 | $183K | $366K | $549K | $732K | $732K | $732K | $732K |
| Denial Rate Reduction | $0 | $181K | $362K | $544K | $725K | $725K | $725K | $725K |
| A/R Days Reduction | $0 | $148K | $297K | $445K | $445K | $445K | $445K | $445K |
| Clean Claim Rate | $0 | $12K | $23K | $23K | $23K | $23K | $23K | $23K |
| Cumulative | $0 | $524K | $1.0M | $1.6M | $1.9M | $1.9M | $1.9M | $1.9M |
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 $1.9M is added at exit.
| Entry \ Exit | 9.0x | 10.0x | 11.0x | 11.5x | 12.0x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0x | 45% / 6.4x | 50% / 7.5x | 54% / 8.5x | 55% / 9.1x | 57% / 9.6x |
| 9.0x | 40% / 5.3x | 44% / 6.3x | 49% / 7.2x | 50% / 7.7x | 52% / 8.2x |
| 10.0x | 35% / 4.5x | 40% / 5.3x | 44% / 6.2x | 46% / 6.6x | 48% / 7.0x |
| 11.0x | 30% / 3.8x | 35% / 4.5x | 40% / 5.3x | 42% / 5.7x | 44% / 6.1x |
| 12.0x | 26% / 3.2x | 31% / 3.9x | 36% / 4.6x | 38% / 5.0x | 40% / 5.3x |
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 7.3x, adding 1.2 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 | $12.1M | — | $12.1M | 33.0% |
| Year 1 | $12.4M | +$1.3M | $13.7M | 37.5% |
| Year 2 | $12.8M | +$1.9M | $14.7M | 40.3% |
| Year 3 | $13.2M | +$1.9M | $15.1M | 41.3% |
| Year 4 | $13.6M | +$1.9M | $15.5M | 42.4% |
| Year 5 | $14.0M | +$1.9M | $15.9M | 43.5% |
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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to Collect | $366K | $549K | $732K | $878K |
| Denial Rate Reductio | $362K | $544K | $725K | $870K |
| A/R Days Reduction | $223K | $334K | $445K | $534K |
| Clean Claim Rate | $12K | $18K | $23K | $28K |
| Total | $963K | $1.4M | $1.9M | $2.3M |
Peer Context — Where This Hospital Sits
Key metrics vs 44 size-matched peers. Low percentile on margin/efficiency metrics = more room for improvement = larger bridge opportunity.
| Metric | Hospital | P25 | P50 | P75 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Op Margin | 33.0% | -12.3% | -4.1% | 3.2% | P98 |
| Net-to-Gross | 35.6% | 18.9% | 25.8% | 34.7% | P79 |
| Occupancy | 85.9% | 37.6% | 55.9% | 69.1% | P98 |
| Rev/Bed | $263K | $271K | $927K | $1.4M | P23 |
| Exp/Bed | $176K | $303K | $1.0M | $1.6M | P7 |
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.