Bridge Realization Estimate
ML model predicts what fraction of the bridge is achievable (accuracy: 60%, n=5,839)
Expected realization: 68% of modeled bridge. Strengths: Revenue per Bed. Risk-adjusted uplift: $15.2M (vs $22.3M 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 | $8.5M | $8.5M | $0 | 12mo |
| Denial Rate Reduction | 12.0% DEFAULT | 6.5% BENCHMARK | $8.2M | $233K | $8.4M | $0 | 12mo |
| A/R Days Reduction | 52.00 DEFAULT | 38.00 BENCHMARK | $1.3M | $3.9M | $5.2M | $16.3M | 9mo |
| Clean Claim Rate | 88.0% DEFAULT | 96.0% BENCHMARK | $0 | $272K | $272K | $0 | 6mo |
| Net Collection Rate | 93.5% DEFAULT | 31.5% 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 | $2.1M | $4.2M | $6.4M | $8.5M | $8.5M | $8.5M | $8.5M |
| Denial Rate Reduction | $0 | $2.1M | $4.2M | $6.3M | $8.4M | $8.4M | $8.4M | $8.4M |
| A/R Days Reduction | $0 | $1.7M | $3.4M | $5.2M | $5.2M | $5.2M | $5.2M | $5.2M |
| Clean Claim Rate | $0 | $136K | $272K | $272K | $272K | $272K | $272K | $272K |
| Cumulative | $0 | $6.1M | $12.2M | $18.1M | $22.3M | $22.3M | $22.3M | $22.3M |
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 $22.3M is added at exit.
| Entry \ Exit | 9.0x | 10.0x | 11.0x | 11.5x | 12.0x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0x | -100% / 0.0x | -100% / 0.0x | -100% / 0.0x | -100% / 0.0x | -100% / 0.0x |
| 9.0x | -100% / 0.0x | -100% / 0.0x | -100% / 0.0x | -100% / 0.0x | -100% / 0.0x |
| 10.0x | -100% / 0.0x | -100% / 0.0x | -100% / 0.0x | -100% / 0.0x | -100% / 0.0x |
| 11.0x | -100% / 0.0x | -100% / 0.0x | -100% / 0.0x | -100% / 0.0x | -100% / 0.0x |
| 12.0x | -100% / 0.0x | -100% / 0.0x | -100% / 0.0x | -100% / 0.0x | -100% / 0.0x |
Covenant Headroom (at 10x Entry, 6.5x Max Leverage)
Pro forma EBITDA can decline 1749% before the 6.5x covenant trips. RCM uplift reduces leverage from 99.0x to -107.2x, adding 206.2 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 | $-20.7M | — | $-20.7M | -4.9% |
| Year 1 | $-21.3M | +$14.9M | $-6.4M | -1.5% |
| Year 2 | $-21.9M | +$22.3M | $373K | 0.1% |
| Year 3 | $-22.6M | +$22.3M | $-285K | -0.1% |
| Year 4 | $-23.3M | +$22.3M | $-963K | -0.2% |
| Year 5 | $-24.0M | +$22.3M | $-1.7M | -0.4% |
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 | $4.2M | $6.4M | $8.5M | $10.2M |
| Denial Rate Reductio | $4.2M | $6.3M | $8.4M | $10.1M |
| A/R Days Reduction | $2.6M | $3.9M | $5.2M | $6.2M |
| Clean Claim Rate | $136K | $204K | $272K | $326K |
| Total | $11.2M | $16.7M | $22.3M | $26.8M |
Peer Context — Where This Hospital Sits
Key metrics vs 80 size-matched peers. Low percentile on margin/efficiency metrics = more room for improvement = larger bridge opportunity.
| Metric | Hospital | P25 | P50 | P75 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Op Margin | -4.9% | -8.9% | 0.6% | 7.0% | P33 |
| Net-to-Gross | 29.7% | 21.6% | 26.9% | 31.5% | P68 |
| Occupancy | 52.1% | 50.1% | 57.4% | 73.3% | P29 |
| Rev/Bed | $2.2M | $984K | $1.4M | $1.8M | P88 |
| Exp/Bed | $2.3M | $900K | $1.3M | $1.8M | P92 |
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.