Bridge Realization Estimate
ML model predicts what fraction of the bridge is achievable (accuracy: 60%, n=5,839)
Expected realization: 57% of modeled bridge. Strengths: Payer Diversity. Risks: Occupancy Rate, Revenue per Bed. Risk-adjusted uplift: $0.1M (vs $0.2M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denial Rate Reduction | 12.0% DEFAULT | 6.5% BENCHMARK | $62K | $8K | $71K | $0 | 12mo |
| Cost to Collect | 4.5% DEFAULT | 2.5% BENCHMARK | $0 | $65K | $65K | $0 | 12mo |
| A/R Days Reduction | 52.00 DEFAULT | 38.00 BENCHMARK | $10K | $29K | $39K | $124K | 9mo |
| Clean Claim Rate | 88.0% DEFAULT | 96.0% BENCHMARK | $0 | $10K | $10K | $0 | 6mo |
| Net Collection Rate | 93.5% DEFAULT | 53.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denial Rate Reduction | $0 | $18K | $35K | $53K | $71K | $71K | $71K | $71K |
| Cost to Collect | $0 | $16K | $32K | $49K | $65K | $65K | $65K | $65K |
| A/R Days Reduction | $0 | $13K | $26K | $39K | $39K | $39K | $39K | $39K |
| Clean Claim Rate | $0 | $5K | $10K | $10K | $10K | $10K | $10K | $10K |
| Cumulative | $0 | $52K | $104K | $151K | $184K | $184K | $184K | $184K |
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 $184K is added at exit.
| Entry \ Exit | 9.0x | 10.0x | 11.0x | 11.5x | 12.0x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0x | 60% / 10.4x | 64% / 11.9x | 68% / 13.5x | 70% / 14.2x | 72% / 15.0x |
| 9.0x | 55% / 8.9x | 59% / 10.3x | 63% / 11.6x | 65% / 12.3x | 67% / 13.0x |
| 10.0x | 50% / 7.7x | 55% / 8.9x | 59% / 10.1x | 61% / 10.7x | 63% / 11.3x |
| 11.0x | 46% / 6.7x | 51% / 7.8x | 55% / 8.9x | 57% / 9.5x | 59% / 10.0x |
| 12.0x | 42% / 5.9x | 47% / 6.9x | 51% / 7.9x | 53% / 8.4x | 55% / 8.9x |
Covenant Headroom (at 10x Entry, 6.5x Max Leverage)
Pro forma EBITDA can decline 24% before the 6.5x covenant trips. RCM uplift reduces leverage from 8.5x to 4.9x, adding 3.5 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 | $259K | — | $259K | 8.0% |
| Year 1 | $267K | +$123K | $390K | 12.0% |
| Year 2 | $275K | +$184K | $460K | 14.2% |
| Year 3 | $283K | +$184K | $468K | 14.4% |
| Year 4 | $292K | +$184K | $476K | 14.7% |
| Year 5 | $301K | +$184K | $485K | 15.0% |
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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denial Rate Reductio | $35K | $53K | $71K | $85K |
| Cost to Collect | $32K | $49K | $65K | $78K |
| A/R Days Reduction | $20K | $30K | $39K | $47K |
| Clean Claim Rate | $5K | $7K | $10K | $12K |
| Total | $92K | $138K | $184K | $221K |
Peer Context — Where This Hospital Sits
Key metrics vs 17 size-matched peers. Low percentile on margin/efficiency metrics = more room for improvement = larger bridge opportunity.
| Metric | Hospital | P25 | P50 | P75 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Op Margin | -50.0% | -10.6% | 3.7% | 10.5% | P0 |
| Net-to-Gross | 100.0% | 27.3% | 35.7% | 53.6% | P94 |
| Occupancy | 20.7% | 55.5% | 62.1% | 71.2% | P0 |
| Rev/Bed | $46K | $213K | $444K | $812K | P0 |
| Exp/Bed | $308K | $308K | $454K | $606K | P24 |
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.