Bridge Realization Estimate
ML model predicts what fraction of the bridge is achievable (accuracy: 60%, n=5,839)
Expected realization: 70% of modeled bridge. Strengths: Occupancy Rate, Bed Count. Risks: Revenue per Bed. Risk-adjusted uplift: $0.8M (vs $1.2M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to Collect | 4.5% DEFAULT | 2.5% BENCHMARK | $0 | $463K | $463K | $0 | 12mo |
| Denial Rate Reduction | 12.0% DEFAULT | 6.5% BENCHMARK | $446K | $13K | $459K | $0 | 12mo |
| A/R Days Reduction | 52.00 DEFAULT | 38.00 BENCHMARK | $71K | $211K | $282K | $889K | 9mo |
| Clean Claim Rate | 88.0% DEFAULT | 96.0% BENCHMARK | $0 | $15K | $15K | $0 | 6mo |
| Net Collection Rate | 93.5% DEFAULT | 44.2% 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 | $116K | $232K | $348K | $463K | $463K | $463K | $463K |
| Denial Rate Reduction | $0 | $115K | $229K | $344K | $459K | $459K | $459K | $459K |
| A/R Days Reduction | $0 | $94K | $188K | $282K | $282K | $282K | $282K | $282K |
| Clean Claim Rate | $0 | $7K | $15K | $15K | $15K | $15K | $15K | $15K |
| Cumulative | $0 | $332K | $664K | $989K | $1.2M | $1.2M | $1.2M | $1.2M |
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 $1.2M is added at exit.
| Entry \ Exit | 9.0x | 10.0x | 11.0x | 11.5x | 12.0x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0x | 67% / 13.1x | 72% / 14.9x | 76% / 16.7x | 77% / 17.6x | 79% / 18.5x |
| 9.0x | 62% / 11.2x | 67% / 12.8x | 71% / 14.5x | 72% / 15.3x | 74% / 16.1x |
| 10.0x | 58% / 9.8x | 62% / 11.2x | 66% / 12.7x | 68% / 13.4x | 70% / 14.1x |
| 11.0x | 54% / 8.6x | 58% / 9.9x | 62% / 11.2x | 64% / 11.9x | 66% / 12.6x |
| 12.0x | 50% / 7.6x | 55% / 8.8x | 59% / 10.0x | 60% / 10.6x | 62% / 11.2x |
Covenant Headroom (at 10x Entry, 6.5x Max Leverage)
Pro forma EBITDA can decline 37% before the 6.5x covenant trips. RCM uplift reduces leverage from 8.5x to 4.1x, adding 4.4 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 | $1.1M | — | $1.1M | 4.9% |
| Year 1 | $1.2M | +$813K | $2.0M | 8.6% |
| Year 2 | $1.2M | +$1.2M | $2.4M | 10.5% |
| Year 3 | $1.2M | +$1.2M | $2.5M | 10.6% |
| Year 4 | $1.3M | +$1.2M | $2.5M | 10.8% |
| Year 5 | $1.3M | +$1.2M | $2.5M | 11.0% |
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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to Collect | $232K | $348K | $463K | $556K |
| Denial Rate Reductio | $229K | $344K | $459K | $551K |
| A/R Days Reduction | $141K | $212K | $282K | $338K |
| Clean Claim Rate | $7K | $11K | $15K | $18K |
| Total | $610K | $914K | $1.2M | $1.5M |
Peer Context — Where This Hospital Sits
Key metrics vs 93 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% | -14.6% | 1.3% | 9.3% | P62 |
| Net-to-Gross | 59.0% | 23.5% | 32.2% | 44.2% | P95 |
| Occupancy | 69.9% | 31.6% | 50.7% | 67.5% | P82 |
| Rev/Bed | $386K | $342K | $592K | $1.4M | P32 |
| Exp/Bed | $367K | $315K | $551K | $1.5M | P31 |
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.