Bridge Realization Estimate
ML model predicts what fraction of the bridge is achievable (accuracy: 60%, n=5,839)
Expected realization: 65% of modeled bridge. Risks: Occupancy Rate, Commercial Payer %. Risk-adjusted uplift: $5.4M (vs $8.2M 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 | $3.1M | $3.1M | $0 | 12mo |
| Denial Rate Reduction | 12.0% DEFAULT | 6.5% BENCHMARK | $3.0M | $86K | $3.1M | $0 | 12mo |
| A/R Days Reduction | 52.00 DEFAULT | 38.00 BENCHMARK | $479K | $1.4M | $1.9M | $6.0M | 9mo |
| Clean Claim Rate | 88.0% DEFAULT | 96.0% BENCHMARK | $0 | $100K | $100K | $0 | 6mo |
| Net Collection Rate | 93.5% DEFAULT | 43.8% 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 | $780K | $1.6M | $2.3M | $3.1M | $3.1M | $3.1M | $3.1M |
| Denial Rate Reduction | $0 | $773K | $1.5M | $2.3M | $3.1M | $3.1M | $3.1M | $3.1M |
| A/R Days Reduction | $0 | $633K | $1.3M | $1.9M | $1.9M | $1.9M | $1.9M | $1.9M |
| Clean Claim Rate | $0 | $50K | $100K | $100K | $100K | $100K | $100K | $100K |
| Cumulative | $0 | $2.2M | $4.5M | $6.7M | $8.2M | $8.2M | $8.2M | $8.2M |
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 $8.2M is added at exit.
| Entry \ Exit | 9.0x | 10.0x | 11.0x | 11.5x | 12.0x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0x | 44% / 6.2x | 49% / 7.3x | 53% / 8.3x | 55% / 8.9x | 57% / 9.4x |
| 9.0x | 39% / 5.2x | 44% / 6.1x | 48% / 7.0x | 50% / 7.5x | 52% / 8.0x |
| 10.0x | 34% / 4.3x | 39% / 5.2x | 43% / 6.0x | 45% / 6.4x | 47% / 6.9x |
| 11.0x | 30% / 3.6x | 35% / 4.4x | 39% / 5.2x | 41% / 5.6x | 43% / 6.0x |
| 12.0x | 25% / 3.1x | 30% / 3.8x | 35% / 4.5x | 37% / 4.8x | 39% / 5.2x |
Covenant Headroom (at 10x Entry, 6.5x Max Leverage)
Pro forma EBITDA can decline -14% before the 6.5x covenant trips. RCM uplift reduces leverage from 8.5x to 7.4x, adding 1.0 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 | $59.8M | — | $59.8M | 38.3% |
| Year 1 | $61.6M | +$5.5M | $67.1M | 43.0% |
| Year 2 | $63.5M | +$8.2M | $71.7M | 45.9% |
| Year 3 | $65.4M | +$8.2M | $73.6M | 47.1% |
| Year 4 | $67.3M | +$8.2M | $75.6M | 48.4% |
| Year 5 | $69.4M | +$8.2M | $77.6M | 49.7% |
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 | $1.6M | $2.3M | $3.1M | $3.7M |
| Denial Rate Reductio | $1.5M | $2.3M | $3.1M | $3.7M |
| A/R Days Reduction | $950K | $1.4M | $1.9M | $2.3M |
| Clean Claim Rate | $50K | $75K | $100K | $120K |
| Total | $4.1M | $6.2M | $8.2M | $9.9M |
Peer Context — Where This Hospital Sits
Key metrics vs 16 size-matched peers. Low percentile on margin/efficiency metrics = more room for improvement = larger bridge opportunity.
| Metric | Hospital | P25 | P50 | P75 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Op Margin | 38.3% | -5.5% | 22.9% | 30.3% | P88 |
| Net-to-Gross | 26.3% | 25.8% | 40.3% | 43.7% | P25 |
| Occupancy | 43.0% | 39.6% | 48.1% | 56.4% | P38 |
| Rev/Bed | $1.3M | $469K | $1.3M | $1.8M | P50 |
| Exp/Bed | $823K | $384K | $855K | $1.5M | P44 |
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.