Case Study: Multi-Site Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Performance Recovery

Asset


Three-location substance use disorder treatment provider following private investor acquisition


Situation

Following the acquisition of three treatment centers, the organization faced operational instability, declining census, and inconsistent growth.

  • Declining admissions and patient census
  • Inefficient intake and admissions processes
  • Limited payer contract utilization
  • No formal business development infrastructure
  • Weak patient conversion and continuum-of-care transitions
  • Revenue leakage across referral, admissions, and operational workflows
  • Lack of standardized operational accountability

Outcome

Within the initial implementation period, operational performance improved rapidly:

  • 466% increase in admissions within the first month
  • 176% increase in inbound call volume
  • 166% increase in business development activity
  • Business development function established with measurable accountability and performance metrics
  • Patient conversion rates significantly improved across the admissions process
  • Revenue leakage identified and reduced, contributing to census recovery
  • Scalable operational standards implemented across both locations to support sustainable growth

Summary Statement

Standardized operations, strengthened market development, and improved performance accountability transformed two underperforming treatment centers into a scalable growth platform, accelerating admissions, restoring census, and positioning the organization for long-term expansion.