Bridge Realization Estimate
ML model predicts what fraction of the bridge is achievable (accuracy: 60%, n=5,839)
Expected realization: 60% of modeled bridge. Strengths: Bed Count. Risks: Occupancy Rate, Net-to-Gross Ratio. Risk-adjusted uplift: $0.6M (vs $1.1M 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 | $409K | $409K | $0 | 12mo |
| Denial Rate Reduction | 12.0% DEFAULT | 6.5% BENCHMARK | $394K | $11K | $405K | $0 | 12mo |
| A/R Days Reduction | 52.00 DEFAULT | 38.00 BENCHMARK | $63K | $186K | $249K | $785K | 9mo |
| Clean Claim Rate | 88.0% DEFAULT | 96.0% BENCHMARK | $0 | $13K | $13K | $0 | 6mo |
| Net Collection Rate | 93.5% DEFAULT | 64.1% 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 | $102K | $205K | $307K | $409K | $409K | $409K | $409K |
| Denial Rate Reduction | $0 | $101K | $203K | $304K | $405K | $405K | $405K | $405K |
| A/R Days Reduction | $0 | $83K | $166K | $249K | $249K | $249K | $249K | $249K |
| Clean Claim Rate | $0 | $7K | $13K | $13K | $13K | $13K | $13K | $13K |
| Cumulative | $0 | $293K | $586K | $873K | $1.1M | $1.1M | $1.1M | $1.1M |
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 $1.1M is added at exit.
| Entry \ Exit | 9.0x | 10.0x | 11.0x | 11.5x | 12.0x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0x | 70% / 14.0x | 74% / 15.9x | 78% / 17.9x | 80% / 18.8x | 82% / 19.8x |
| 9.0x | 65% / 12.1x | 69% / 13.8x | 73% / 15.5x | 75% / 16.4x | 77% / 17.2x |
| 10.0x | 60% / 10.6x | 65% / 12.1x | 69% / 13.7x | 71% / 14.4x | 72% / 15.2x |
| 11.0x | 56% / 9.3x | 61% / 10.7x | 65% / 12.1x | 67% / 12.8x | 68% / 13.5x |
| 12.0x | 53% / 8.3x | 57% / 9.6x | 61% / 10.8x | 63% / 11.5x | 65% / 12.1x |
Covenant Headroom (at 10x Entry, 6.5x Max Leverage)
Pro forma EBITDA can decline 41% before the 6.5x covenant trips. RCM uplift reduces leverage from 8.5x to 3.8x, adding 4.6 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 | $894K | — | $894K | 4.4% |
| Year 1 | $921K | +$718K | $1.6M | 8.0% |
| Year 2 | $949K | +$1.1M | $2.0M | 9.9% |
| Year 3 | $977K | +$1.1M | $2.1M | 10.0% |
| Year 4 | $1.0M | +$1.1M | $2.1M | 10.2% |
| Year 5 | $1.0M | +$1.1M | $2.1M | 10.3% |
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 | $205K | $307K | $409K | $491K |
| Denial Rate Reductio | $203K | $304K | $405K | $486K |
| A/R Days Reduction | $125K | $187K | $249K | $299K |
| Clean Claim Rate | $7K | $10K | $13K | $16K |
| Total | $538K | $807K | $1.1M | $1.3M |
Peer Context — Where This Hospital Sits
Key metrics vs 88 size-matched peers. Low percentile on margin/efficiency metrics = more room for improvement = larger bridge opportunity.
| Metric | Hospital | P25 | P50 | P75 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Op Margin | 4.4% | -12.9% | -3.1% | 2.8% | P79 |
| Net-to-Gross | 67.0% | 52.0% | 59.3% | 64.1% | P81 |
| Occupancy | 16.6% | 15.7% | 30.7% | 41.6% | P30 |
| Rev/Bed | $1.3M | $1.1M | $1.8M | $2.7M | P37 |
| Exp/Bed | $1.2M | $997K | $1.7M | $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.