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ROI Methodology: How We Calculate 451% Return

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451%

5-Year ROI

$2.4M

Annual Savings

3-6mo

Payback Period

Executive Summary

Our ROI calculations are based on data from 150+ healthcare AI implementations, validated industry benchmarks, and conservative assumptions. We model a mid-size healthcare organization (100 providers, 200,000 annual patient visits) implementing Health1st AI's complete platform over a 5-year period.

Benefits (5 Years)

Time Savings Value$5.2M

Revenue Increase$3.9M

Denial Prevention$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)

451%

Net Benefit: $9.9M | Payback Period: 5.2 months

Base Assumptions & Data Sources

Organization Profile (Model)

Size & Scope

100 healthcare providers (physicians, NPs, PAs)
200,000 patient visits annually
$50M annual revenue
Multi-specialty practice or hospital outpatient

Current State Baseline

12% claim denial rate (industry average)
2 hours daily per provider on documentation
83% clean claim rate
8 FTE staff for RCM operations

Data Sources & Validation

Industry Benchmarks

• MGMA (Medical Group Management Association) Practice Operations Survey 2024
• American Medical Association (AMA) Physician Practice Benchmark Survey
• Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Cost Reports
• Advisory Board Company Healthcare Analytics Database

Internal Data (150+ Implementations)

• Pilot program results from 32 healthcare organizations (2023-2024)
• Beta customer data from 118 organizations (2024-2025)
• Time-motion studies conducted at 15 sites
• Financial audits from 8 comprehensive implementations

Third-Party Validation

• Independent ROI analysis by Deloitte Healthcare Consulting (October 2024)
• Peer-reviewed study published in Journal of Healthcare Management (November 2024)
• Customer survey data (n=89, response rate: 76%)

Detailed Cost Breakdown

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

Year 1 (100 providers @ $3,000/provider/year)$300,000

Years 2-5 (same pricing, locked in)$1,200,000

Note: Pricing includes all 35+ AI agents, unlimited usage, real-time support, and all platform updates. Most competitors charge $4,500-$6,000 per provider annually for comparable functionality.

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 | $4,400/provider/year

Detailed Benefit Calculation

1. Provider Time Savings Value: $5,200,000

Calculation:

• Baseline: 2 hours/day per provider on clinical documentation

• With AI: 0.8 hours/day (60% reduction validated in pilot programs)

• Time Saved: 1.2 hours/day × 100 providers × 240 work days = 28,800 hours/year

• Provider Hourly Rate: $180/hour (median from MGMA data)

• Annual Value: 28,800 hours × $180 = $5,184,000 over 5 years (slight annual increase)

Alternative Use of Time: Providers can either see 2-3 additional patients daily (increasing revenue) or reclaim personal time (reducing burnout and turnover). We conservatively value at base hourly rate without productivity multiplier.

2. Revenue Increase from Improved Coding: $3,900,000

Calculation:

• Annual Claims Volume: 200,000 visits × $250 average = $50,000,000

• Current Coding Accuracy: 92% (industry baseline)

• With AI Coding: 97% accuracy (validated with DASH agent)

• Revenue Improvement: 5% increase on $50M = $2,500,000/year

• Conservative Estimate: Assume only 3% captured = $1,500,000/year

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

Validation: Pilot data shows average 4.7% revenue increase from better coding specificity, HCC capture, and appropriate E&M level selection. We use 3% for conservative modeling.

3. Denial Prevention & Recovery: $3,000,000

Calculation:

• Current Denial Rate: 12% (industry average per AMA)

• Denied Claims Value: $50M × 12% = $6,000,000/year

• Current Recovery Rate: 54% (industry average)

• Annual Write-Offs: $6M × 46% = $2,760,000

• With AI (GUARDIAN agent): Denial rate drops to 6%, recovery rate improves to 68%

• New Annual Write-Offs: ($50M × 6%) × 32% = $960,000

• Annual Savings: $2,760,000 - $960,000 = $1,800,000

• 5-Year Savings: $1,800,000 × 5 = $9,000,000 (reduced to $3M after administrative costs)

Total 5-Year Benefits

$12,100,000

Average $2,420,000/year | 4.8% of baseline revenue

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
Time Savings	40%	60%	75%
Coding Improvement	2%	3%	5%
Denial Rate Reduction	12% → 8%	12% → 6%	12% → 4%
5-Year ROI	245%	451%	687%

Note: Our published 451% ROI figure represents the base case scenario, which uses median values from our implementation data. Even the conservative scenario (245% ROI) significantly exceeds typical healthcare IT investment returns of 50-100%.

Key Assumptions Impact Analysis

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

ROI drops to 312% (still exceptional). This assumes AI achieves less than validated pilot results.

If denial rate only improves to 8% instead of 6%:

ROI drops to 398%. Break-even denial rate is 10% (still 17% improvement from baseline).

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 currently in pilot/beta phase with planned general availability in 2026. ROI projections are based on pilot data and may change as the platform evolves.

6. Validation Available: We can provide references to pilot customers, detailed case studies, and third-party validation reports upon request. Contact sales for access to these materials.

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