Fundamentals

What is health score vs saved revenue?

A health score is an early warning from usage. Saved revenue is the dollar receipt after you act. A greener score is not proof you kept ARR.

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MeasureJobUnit
Health scoreCatch who is fading0-100
AlertInterrupt so someone owns itWork item
Saved revenueProve what you keptDollars

The score starts the story. The dollars finish it.

Frequently asked questions

Is a better health score proof we saved ARR?

No. A health score can rise because one power user returned, thresholds changed, or usage spiked for a week. Saved revenue asks what money you kept after a real save.

Where do alerts fit?

Alerts interrupt the team when risk crosses a threshold. They are not proof of retention. An alert without an owner and next step is unfinished catch work.

How should I report both to leadership?

Show the catch (who was at risk and why), the save (what you did), and the prove (saved revenue for the window). Use NRR for portfolio health. Do not replace dollars with average score movement.


See risk before renewal week

FirstDistro spots fading usage and puts the next save action on your list. Get FirstDistro to see how it fits your book.