Illustrative ROI Model

ROI Methodology: How We Model Interoperability ROI

Complete transparency into how we model interoperability ROI — the assumptions, data sources, and formulas behind interface build time saved, faster CMS-0057-F readiness, and reduced HL7 analyst hours. Every figure below is illustrative and grounded in published industry benchmarks.

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Executive Summary

Health1st AI is pre-launch, so these ROI calculations are an illustrative model built from published industry benchmarks and conservative, clearly stated assumptions — not customer results. We model a mid-size health system or HIE (running dozens of active HL7 v2 and FHIR interfaces) adopting Health1st AI's interoperability platform over a 5-year period.

Benefits (5 Years)

Interface Build Time Saved$5.2M

HL7 Analyst Hours Reduced$3.9M

Faster CMS-0057-F Readiness$3.0M

Total Benefits$12.1M

Costs (5 Years)

Platform Licensing$1.5M

Implementation$300K

Training & Support$400K

Total Costs$2.2M

Net ROI (5 Years, Illustrative)

451%

Net Benefit: $9.9M | Payback Period: 5.2 months (modeled)

Base Assumptions & Data Sources

Organization Profile (Model)

Size & Scope

Mid-size health system or HIE
60+ active HL7 v2 and FHIR interfaces
Millions of interface messages exchanged annually
Multiple EHRs, labs, and trading partners to connect

Current State Baseline

8-12 weeks to build and certify a new interface
Manual HL7 v2 ↔ FHIR / C-CDA mapping by analysts
Recurring interface-error rework and reconciliation
6-8 FTE integration analysts for interface operations

Data Sources & Validation

Industry Benchmarks

• HL7 and FHIR interface build and certification effort benchmarks
• Published integration analyst labor rates and staffing ratios
• CMS-0057-F Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule timelines
• ONC / TEFCA data-exchange guidance and industry cost surveys

Modeling Assumptions (Illustrative)

• Automation applied to HL7 v2 ↔ FHIR / C-CDA mapping and validation
• Conservative reduction factors for interface build and analyst time
• 12-agent fleet handling transformation, terminology, and error triage
• Usage-based credit consumption modeled at typical message volumes

How to Validate These Numbers

• Every assumption above is adjustable in a customized model for your environment
• We map inputs to your interface inventory, message volumes, and analyst rates
• As a pre-launch platform, all figures are projections, not audited outcomes

Detailed Cost Breakdown

Platform Subscription (5 Years): $1,500,000

Year 1 (platform subscription + usage credits)$300,000

Years 2-5 (subscription + credits, illustrative)$1,200,000

Note: The subscription includes the full interoperability platform and the 12-agent fleet — bidirectional HL7 v2 ↔ FHIR plus C-CDA, X12, NCPDP, and DICOM — with usage-based credits, terminology and prior-auth capabilities, and all platform updates. Actual pricing depends on your interface volume and credit consumption.

Implementation & Integration (One-Time): $300,000

EHR integration (Epic/Cerner/Athena)$150,000

Data migration and setup$50,000

Workflow customization$40,000

IT infrastructure (servers, networking)$30,000

Project management and oversight$30,000

Training & Support (5 Years): $400,000

Initial training (all staff, 2 weeks)$80,000

Ongoing training and optimization workshops$120,000

Dedicated customer success manager$150,000

Internal champion/administrator time (0.5 FTE)$50,000

Total 5-Year Cost

$2,200,000

Average $440,000/year | subscription + usage credits (illustrative)

Detailed Benefit Calculation

1. Interface Build Time Saved: $5,200,000

Calculation (illustrative):

• Baseline: 8-12 weeks of analyst effort to build and certify each interface

• With the platform: AI-assisted HL7 v2 ↔ FHIR / C-CDA mapping cuts build effort ~60%

• Effort Saved: ~28,800 analyst hours/year across the interface portfolio

• Integration Analyst Rate: $180/hour (blended, loaded)

• Annual Value: 28,800 hours × $180 ≈ $5,184,000 (modeled)

Alternative Use of Time: Reclaimed analyst capacity can be redirected to new connections, TEFCA/FHIR initiatives, and interface monitoring instead of manual mapping. We value it at the base analyst rate without a throughput multiplier.

2. Reduced HL7 Analyst Hours: $3,900,000

Calculation (illustrative):

• Baseline Analyst Cost: 6-8 FTE integration analysts on interface operations

• Manual Effort: mapping, error triage, terminology fixes, and reconciliation

• With the 12-agent fleet: automated transformation and error triage reduce recurring effort

• Ongoing Savings: conservatively ~$1,500,000/year in reclaimed analyst time

• 5-Year Value: $1,500,000 × 5 years = $7,500,000 (reduced to $3.9M after ramp-up)

Assumption: As a pre-launch platform, this models steady-state automation of routine interface work. We apply a conservative reduction factor rather than a best-case one.

3. Faster CMS-0057-F Readiness: $3,000,000

Calculation (illustrative):

• Regulatory Driver: CMS-0057-F Patient Access, Provider Access, and Prior Auth APIs

• DIY Path: multi-quarter FHIR API build, testing, and compliance program

• Risk: deadline exposure, consultant spend, and duplicated interface work

• With the platform: pre-built FHIR + prior-auth capabilities compress the timeline

• Modeled Value: avoided build, consulting, and rework of ~$1,800,000/year during readiness

• 5-Year Value: reduced to $3,000,000 to stay conservative once readiness is achieved

Assumption: Value concentrates in the readiness window and tapers afterward. Figures are illustrative and depend on your current FHIR maturity and compliance scope.

Total 5-Year Benefits (Illustrative)

$12,100,000

Average $2,420,000/year | modeled from interoperability efficiency gains

ROI Formula & Calculation

Standard ROI Formula

ROI = [(Total Benefits - Total Costs) / Total Costs] × 100

ROI = [($12,100,000 - $2,200,000) / $2,200,000] × 100

ROI = [$9,900,000 / $2,200,000] × 100

ROI = 450% (rounded to 451%)

Payback Period

Annual Benefit (Year 1):

$2,100,000

Year 1 Costs:

$1,100,000

Payback Period:

5.2 months

(Based on $1.1M initial cost / $2.1M annualized monthly benefit)

Net Present Value (NPV)

Discount Rate:

8% (WACC)

NPV (5 Years):

$7,420,000

Internal Rate of Return:

187%

Well above typical healthcare IT hurdle rate of 15%

Sensitivity Analysis & Scenarios

Conservative vs. Aggressive Scenarios

Metric	Conservative	Base Case	Aggressive
Interface Build Time Saved	40%	60%	75%
Analyst Effort Reduction	25%	40%	55%
CMS-0057-F Readiness Acceleration	2 quarters	3 quarters	4 quarters
5-Year ROI	245%	451%	687%

Note: The 451% ROI figure is an illustrative base case that uses mid-range values for our modeling assumptions. Even the conservative scenario (245% ROI) would exceed typical healthcare IT investment returns of 50-100%. These are projections, not measured customer outcomes.

Key Assumptions Impact Analysis

If interface build time savings are only 40% instead of 60%:

ROI drops to 312% (still strong). This assumes automation delivers below the modeled base case.

If analyst effort reduction is only 25% instead of 40%:

ROI drops to 398%. The model still stays well above the healthcare IT hurdle rate.

If implementation costs are 50% higher:

ROI drops to 372%. Total cost would be $2.65M vs. $2.2M base case.

Important Disclaimers & Notes

Please Read Carefully

1. Results May Vary: The ROI calculations presented represent a model mid-size healthcare organization based on aggregated data. Your actual results will depend on your organization's size, specialty mix, current efficiency, payer mix, and implementation approach. We recommend conducting a customized ROI analysis for your specific organization.

2. Implementation Timeline: Full benefits are realized over 12-24 months as adoption increases and workflows optimize. First-year benefits may be 60-70% of steady-state projections.

3. Change Management Critical: ROI assumes successful change management and user adoption. Organizations with poor change management may see 30-50% lower benefits. We provide comprehensive training and support to maximize adoption.

4. Not Financial Advice: This methodology is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or business advice. Consult with your financial advisors and conduct your own due diligence before making purchase decisions.

5. Pre-Launch Platform: Health1st AI is pre-launch with no customers or revenue yet. Every ROI figure here is an illustrative projection built from industry benchmarks and stated assumptions, and will be refined as the platform reaches general availability.

6. Build Your Own Model: We can walk through every assumption and rebuild this model against your interface inventory, message volumes, and analyst rates. Contact us to run a customized interoperability ROI analysis for your organization.

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