Bridge Realization Estimate
ML model predicts what fraction of the bridge is achievable (accuracy: 60%, n=5,839)
Expected realization: 62% of modeled bridge. Risks: Occupancy Rate, Revenue per Bed. Risk-adjusted uplift: $0.9M (vs $1.5M 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 | $576K | $576K | $0 | 12mo |
| Denial Rate Reduction | 12.0% DEFAULT | 6.5% BENCHMARK | $555K | $16K | $571K | $0 | 12mo |
| A/R Days Reduction | 52.00 DEFAULT | 38.00 BENCHMARK | $88K | $262K | $351K | $1.1M | 9mo |
| Clean Claim Rate | 88.0% DEFAULT | 96.0% BENCHMARK | $0 | $18K | $18K | $0 | 6mo |
| Net Collection Rate | 93.5% DEFAULT | 76.1% 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 | $144K | $288K | $432K | $576K | $576K | $576K | $576K |
| Denial Rate Reduction | $0 | $143K | $285K | $428K | $571K | $571K | $571K | $571K |
| A/R Days Reduction | $0 | $117K | $234K | $351K | $351K | $351K | $351K | $351K |
| Clean Claim Rate | $0 | $9K | $18K | $18K | $18K | $18K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative | $0 | $413K | $826K | $1.2M | $1.5M | $1.5M | $1.5M | $1.5M |
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 $1.5M is added at exit.
| Entry \ Exit | 9.0x | 10.0x | 11.0x | 11.5x | 12.0x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0x | Loss | Loss | Loss | Loss | Loss |
| 9.0x | Loss | Loss | Loss | Loss | Loss |
| 10.0x | Loss | Loss | Loss | Loss | Loss |
| 11.0x | Loss | Loss | Loss | Loss | Loss |
| 12.0x | Loss | Loss | Loss | Loss | Loss |
Covenant Headroom (at 10x Entry, 6.5x Max Leverage)
Pro forma EBITDA can decline 0% before the 6.5x covenant trips. RCM uplift reduces leverage from 99.0x to 99.0x, adding 0.0 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 | $-6.0M | — | $-6.0M | -20.7% |
| Year 1 | $-6.1M | +$1.0M | $-5.1M | -17.8% |
| Year 2 | $-6.3M | +$1.5M | $-4.8M | -16.7% |
| Year 3 | $-6.5M | +$1.5M | $-5.0M | -17.3% |
| Year 4 | $-6.7M | +$1.5M | $-5.2M | -18.0% |
| Year 5 | $-6.9M | +$1.5M | $-5.4M | -18.7% |
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 | $288K | $432K | $576K | $692K |
| Denial Rate Reductio | $285K | $428K | $571K | $685K |
| A/R Days Reduction | $175K | $263K | $351K | $421K |
| Clean Claim Rate | $9K | $14K | $18K | $22K |
| Total | $758K | $1.1M | $1.5M | $1.8M |
Peer Context — Where This Hospital Sits
Key metrics vs 40 size-matched peers. Low percentile on margin/efficiency metrics = more room for improvement = larger bridge opportunity.
| Metric | Hospital | P25 | P50 | P75 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Op Margin | -20.7% | -20.7% | -8.8% | 0.8% | P22 |
| Net-to-Gross | 52.7% | 56.0% | 61.2% | 76.1% | P18 |
| Occupancy | 38.5% | 43.8% | 64.0% | 74.0% | P12 |
| Rev/Bed | $232K | $252K | $370K | $467K | P20 |
| Exp/Bed | $280K | $296K | $407K | $492K | P20 |
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.