Bridge Realization Estimate
ML model predicts what fraction of the bridge is achievable (accuracy: 60%, n=5,839)
Expected realization: 63% of modeled bridge. Strengths: Commercial Payer %, Bed Count. Risks: Occupancy Rate, Net-to-Gross Ratio. Risk-adjusted uplift: $1.5M (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 | $913K | $913K | $0 | 12mo |
| Denial Rate Reduction | 12.0% DEFAULT | 6.5% BENCHMARK | $879K | $25K | $904K | $0 | 12mo |
| A/R Days Reduction | 52.00 DEFAULT | 38.00 BENCHMARK | $140K | $415K | $556K | $1.8M | 9mo |
| Clean Claim Rate | 88.0% DEFAULT | 96.0% BENCHMARK | $0 | $29K | $29K | $0 | 6mo |
| Net Collection Rate | 93.5% DEFAULT | 77.8% 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 | $457K | $685K | $913K | $913K | $913K | $913K |
| Denial Rate Reduction | $0 | $226K | $452K | $678K | $904K | $904K | $904K | $904K |
| A/R Days Reduction | $0 | $185K | $370K | $556K | $556K | $556K | $556K | $556K |
| 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 | 69% / 13.7x | 73% / 15.6x | 77% / 17.5x | 79% / 18.4x | 81% / 19.4x |
| 9.0x | 64% / 11.8x | 68% / 13.5x | 72% / 15.2x | 74% / 16.0x | 76% / 16.8x |
| 10.0x | 59% / 10.3x | 64% / 11.8x | 68% / 13.3x | 70% / 14.1x | 71% / 14.8x |
| 11.0x | 55% / 9.1x | 60% / 10.4x | 64% / 11.8x | 66% / 12.5x | 68% / 13.2x |
| 12.0x | 52% / 8.1x | 56% / 9.3x | 60% / 10.6x | 62% / 11.2x | 64% / 11.8x |
Covenant Headroom (at 10x Entry, 6.5x Max Leverage)
Pro forma EBITDA can decline 40% before the 6.5x covenant trips. RCM uplift reduces leverage from 8.5x to 3.9x, adding 4.5 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 | $2.1M | — | $2.1M | 4.5% |
| Year 1 | $2.1M | +$1.6M | $3.7M | 8.2% |
| Year 2 | $2.2M | +$2.4M | $4.6M | 10.1% |
| Year 3 | $2.3M | +$2.4M | $4.7M | 10.2% |
| Year 4 | $2.3M | +$2.4M | $4.7M | 10.4% |
| Year 5 | $2.4M | +$2.4M | $4.8M | 10.5% |
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 | $457K | $685K | $913K | $1.1M |
| Denial Rate Reductio | $452K | $678K | $904K | $1.1M |
| A/R Days Reduction | $278K | $417K | $556K | $667K |
| 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 66 size-matched peers. Low percentile on margin/efficiency metrics = more room for improvement = larger bridge opportunity.
| Metric | Hospital | P25 | P50 | P75 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Op Margin | 4.5% | -12.9% | -4.8% | 0.8% | P83 |
| Net-to-Gross | 66.3% | 61.2% | 70.3% | 77.8% | P38 |
| Occupancy | 21.8% | 11.6% | 18.2% | 25.7% | P62 |
| Rev/Bed | $1.8M | $763K | $1.3M | $1.9M | P73 |
| Exp/Bed | $1.7M | $789K | $1.4M | $2.1M | P68 |
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.