Bridge Realization Estimate
ML model predicts what fraction of the bridge is achievable (accuracy: 60%, n=5,839)
Expected realization: 73% of modeled bridge. Strengths: Occupancy Rate, Revenue per Bed. Risk-adjusted uplift: $4.0M (vs $5.4M 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 | $2.1M | $2.1M | $0 | 12mo |
| Denial Rate Reduction | 12.0% DEFAULT | 6.5% BENCHMARK | $2.0M | $57K | $2.0M | $0 | 12mo |
| A/R Days Reduction | 52.00 DEFAULT | 38.00 BENCHMARK | $316K | $938K | $1.3M | $4.0M | 9mo |
| Clean Claim Rate | 88.0% DEFAULT | 96.0% BENCHMARK | $0 | $66K | $66K | $0 | 6mo |
| Net Collection Rate | 93.5% DEFAULT | 47.4% 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 | $515K | $1.0M | $1.5M | $2.1M | $2.1M | $2.1M | $2.1M |
| Denial Rate Reduction | $0 | $510K | $1.0M | $1.5M | $2.0M | $2.0M | $2.0M | $2.0M |
| A/R Days Reduction | $0 | $418K | $836K | $1.3M | $1.3M | $1.3M | $1.3M | $1.3M |
| Clean Claim Rate | $0 | $33K | $66K | $66K | $66K | $66K | $66K | $66K |
| Cumulative | $0 | $1.5M | $3.0M | $4.4M | $5.4M | $5.4M | $5.4M | $5.4M |
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 $5.4M is added at exit.
| Entry \ Exit | 9.0x | 10.0x | 11.0x | 11.5x | 12.0x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0x | 49% / 7.4x | 54% / 8.5x | 58% / 9.7x | 59% / 10.3x | 61% / 10.9x |
| 9.0x | 44% / 6.2x | 49% / 7.2x | 53% / 8.3x | 54% / 8.8x | 56% / 9.3x |
| 10.0x | 39% / 5.2x | 44% / 6.2x | 48% / 7.1x | 50% / 7.6x | 52% / 8.1x |
| 11.0x | 35% / 4.5x | 40% / 5.3x | 44% / 6.2x | 46% / 6.6x | 48% / 7.0x |
| 12.0x | 31% / 3.8x | 36% / 4.6x | 40% / 5.4x | 42% / 5.8x | 44% / 6.2x |
Covenant Headroom (at 10x Entry, 6.5x Max Leverage)
Pro forma EBITDA can decline -1% before the 6.5x covenant trips. RCM uplift reduces leverage from 8.5x to 6.6x, adding 1.9 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 | $18.6M | — | $18.6M | 18.1% |
| Year 1 | $19.2M | +$3.6M | $22.8M | 22.1% |
| Year 2 | $19.7M | +$5.4M | $25.2M | 24.4% |
| Year 3 | $20.3M | +$5.4M | $25.8M | 25.0% |
| Year 4 | $20.9M | +$5.4M | $26.4M | 25.6% |
| Year 5 | $21.6M | +$5.4M | $27.0M | 26.2% |
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 | $1.0M | $1.5M | $2.1M | $2.5M |
| Denial Rate Reductio | $1.0M | $1.5M | $2.0M | $2.4M |
| A/R Days Reduction | $627K | $940K | $1.3M | $1.5M |
| Clean Claim Rate | $33K | $49K | $66K | $79K |
| Total | $2.7M | $4.1M | $5.4M | $6.5M |
Peer Context — Where This Hospital Sits
Key metrics vs 101 size-matched peers. Low percentile on margin/efficiency metrics = more room for improvement = larger bridge opportunity.
| Metric | Hospital | P25 | P50 | P75 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Op Margin | 18.1% | -11.1% | -1.6% | 12.0% | P86 |
| Net-to-Gross | 32.1% | 29.1% | 37.8% | 47.4% | P33 |
| Occupancy | 67.0% | 26.1% | 37.4% | 59.0% | P80 |
| Rev/Bed | $2.9M | $387K | $1.1M | $2.1M | P92 |
| Exp/Bed | $2.4M | $376K | $979K | $2.1M | P84 |
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.