Bridge Realization Estimate
ML model predicts what fraction of the bridge is achievable (accuracy: 60%, n=5,839)
Expected realization: 67% of modeled bridge. Strengths: Commercial Payer %, Bed Count. Risks: Occupancy Rate. Risk-adjusted uplift: $1.6M (vs $2.4M 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 | $912K | $912K | $0 | 12mo |
| Denial Rate Reduction | 12.0% DEFAULT | 6.5% BENCHMARK | $878K | $25K | $903K | $0 | 12mo |
| A/R Days Reduction | 52.00 DEFAULT | 38.00 BENCHMARK | $140K | $415K | $555K | $1.7M | 9mo |
| Clean Claim Rate | 88.0% DEFAULT | 96.0% BENCHMARK | $0 | $29K | $29K | $0 | 6mo |
| Net Collection Rate | 93.5% DEFAULT | 58.0% 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 | $228K | $456K | $684K | $912K | $912K | $912K | $912K |
| Denial Rate Reduction | $0 | $226K | $452K | $677K | $903K | $903K | $903K | $903K |
| A/R Days Reduction | $0 | $185K | $370K | $555K | $555K | $555K | $555K | $555K |
| Clean Claim Rate | $0 | $15K | $29K | $29K | $29K | $29K | $29K | $29K |
| Cumulative | $0 | $654K | $1.3M | $1.9M | $2.4M | $2.4M | $2.4M | $2.4M |
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 $2.4M is added at exit.
| Entry \ Exit | 9.0x | 10.0x | 11.0x | 11.5x | 12.0x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0x | 115% / 46.1x | 120% / 51.6x | 125% / 57.1x | 127% / 59.9x | 129% / 62.6x |
| 9.0x | 110% / 40.6x | 115% / 45.5x | 119% / 50.4x | 121% / 52.9x | 123% / 55.3x |
| 10.0x | 105% / 36.3x | 110% / 40.6x | 114% / 45.0x | 116% / 47.2x | 118% / 49.4x |
| 11.0x | 101% / 32.7x | 106% / 36.7x | 110% / 40.6x | 112% / 42.6x | 114% / 44.6x |
| 12.0x | 97% / 29.7x | 102% / 33.3x | 106% / 37.0x | 108% / 38.8x | 110% / 40.6x |
Covenant Headroom (at 10x Entry, 6.5x Max Leverage)
Pro forma EBITDA can decline 80% before the 6.5x covenant trips. RCM uplift reduces leverage from 8.5x to 1.3x, adding 7.2 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 | $429K | — | $429K | 0.9% |
| Year 1 | $442K | +$1.6M | $2.0M | 4.5% |
| Year 2 | $455K | +$2.4M | $2.9M | 6.3% |
| Year 3 | $469K | +$2.4M | $2.9M | 6.3% |
| Year 4 | $483K | +$2.4M | $2.9M | 6.3% |
| Year 5 | $497K | +$2.4M | $2.9M | 6.4% |
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 | $456K | $684K | $912K | $1.1M |
| Denial Rate Reductio | $452K | $677K | $903K | $1.1M |
| A/R Days Reduction | $278K | $416K | $555K | $666K |
| Clean Claim Rate | $15K | $22K | $29K | $35K |
| Total | $1.2M | $1.8M | $2.4M | $2.9M |
Peer Context — Where This Hospital Sits
Key metrics vs 70 size-matched peers. Low percentile on margin/efficiency metrics = more room for improvement = larger bridge opportunity.
| Metric | Hospital | P25 | P50 | P75 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Op Margin | 0.9% | -25.6% | -14.9% | -5.9% | P84 |
| Net-to-Gross | 50.7% | 30.7% | 46.5% | 58.0% | P57 |
| Occupancy | 40.1% | 21.9% | 35.6% | 50.6% | P60 |
| Rev/Bed | $1.8M | $384K | $658K | $922K | P94 |
| Exp/Bed | $1.8M | $464K | $752K | $1.1M | P89 |
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.