11 Apr 2024 2024 California Super Lawyers Congratulations! Joy Stephenson-Laws, Richard Lovich, Karlene Rogers-Aberman, Chris Hapak and Shadi Shayan have been selected to the 2024 California Super Lawyers list. The Law Offices of SAC
12 Jan 2024 We’ve Moved! We’re excited to share that as of January 2024, the main corporate office of the Law Offices of Stephenson, Acquisto… SACfirm
24 Dec 2023 Happy Holidays! As the holiday season brings its special magic, we at the Law Offices of Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman extend our… SACfirm
16 May 2023 2023 AAHAM Legislative Day in D.C. The Law Offices of Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman participated in the 2023 American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Legislative… Chuck Acquisto, Esq.
09 Jan 2023 Exciting Partner Announcements at SAC We are excited to kick off 2023 with some well-deserved partner announcements. We are proud to welcome Barbara Lam, Marcus Morrow, and Jennifer Jiao as our… The Law Offices of SAC
23 Dec 2022 Happy Holidays! Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Holiday and a Happy New Year! The Law Offices of SAC
18 Dec 2022 Retirement Tribute – Denise Ransdell The Law Offices of SAC has had the pleasure of having Denise Ransdell, Executive Director of Client Services, as part… The Law Offices of SAC
14 Sep 2022 SAC Fun Day 2022 Every year it has always been a SAC tradition for our staff to get together for what we call “Fun… The Law Offices of SAC
08 Jul 2022 SAC Supports Interfaith Community Services SAC’s supports Interfaith Community Services which empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in… The Law Offices of SAC
01 Jul 2022 SAC Attends the 2022 AHAAM Legislative Day SAC’s was in attendance as this years AAHAM Legislative Day on June 21-22. Client Services Executive Director, Denise Ransdell is… The Law Offices of SAC
22 Jun 2022 SAC’s Breakfast of Champions The Law Offices of Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman hosted an employee breakfast on Monday, June 20, 2022 as a way… The Law Offices of SAC
25 May 2022 Court Denies Anthem’s Motion to Dismiss in Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Case On Monday, the Northern District of Illinois issued an opinion denying Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc.’s motion to dismiss in the case of Northwestern… The Law Offices of SAC
21 Dec 2021 Wishing You a Happy Holiday Season! Season’s greetings! Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year! The Law Offices of SAC
26 Aug 2021 SAC at the 52nd Annual CAHAM Educational Conference SAC’s Co-Managing Partner, Rich Lovich and Executive Director of Client Services, Denise Ransdell attended the 52nd Annual CAHAM Educational Conference… The Law Offices of SAC
21 May 2021 Where Do You Turn When You Want a Hospital Transfer? SAC’s very own Rich Lovich has been quoted in the below US News & World Health Report article. A few… The Law Offices of SAC
05 Feb 2021 3 SAC Attorneys named to the 2021 List of Southern California Super Lawyers Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman is pleased to announce that Joy Stephenson-Laws (Managing Partner), Rich Lovich (Co-Managing Partner) and Karlene Roger-Aberman… The Law Offices of SAC
24 Jul 2020 Yerger Award Recipient We are excited to be the recipients of the HFMA Yerger Award for the 2019 HFMA of Northern California 8th… The Law Offices of SAC
16 Jul 2020 Rich Lovich Appointed to FCC Hospital Robocall Protection Group SAC’s very own Co-Managing Partner Rich Lovich has been appointed to serve as a member of the Hospital Robocall Protection… The Law Offices of SAC
13 Jul 2020 Rich Lovich appointed to AAHAM’s National Patient Financial Advocate Task Force FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 13, 2020 The American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Creates National Patient Financial Advocate Task… The Law Offices of SAC
15 Jun 2020 2020 – A Year to Remember We can all agree on one thing – 2020 will be remembered as one of the most challenging and memorable years in the history of our nation. Despite… Rich Lovich, Co-Managing Partner
22 Apr 2020 Great Results for Our Hospital Clients Last week, SAC successfully recovered nearly $1M in arbitration against a major commercial payer which involved two of the most difficult reimbursement… The Law Offices of SAC
20 Apr 2020 ILLINOIS PROVIDERS BEWARE: HFS’ New MCO Dispute Portal Limits Your Options We know with Department of Health and Family Services (“HFS”) recent enactment and implementation of the new MCO Dispute Portal (“Portal”) that… The Law Offices of SAC
08 Apr 2020 In These Difficult Times SAC Is Here for You Dear Valued Client, Once again, you have been called on to address our nation’s most pressing crisis – COVID-19. You… The Law Offices of SAC
16 Mar 2020 SAC’s Commitment Amid Covid-19 The Law Offices of Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman recognize that information about the COVID-19 virus has now shown that social… The Law Offices of SAC
26 Dec 2019 SAC Celebrates 30 Years of Success 2019 marked the 30th anniversary for the Law Offices of Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman. The only way to celebrate in… The Law Offices of SAC
22 Oct 2019 It was a great day for a tournament! Under sunny, autumn skies, 68 golfers teed it up at Hiddenbrooke Golf Club in Vallejo, California for the 8th Annual… Chuck Acquisto, Esq.
22 Oct 2019 Halloween Fun in SD + NorCal! To get into the Halloween spirit our Pleasanton and Carlsbad offices had a little pre-Halloween fun trying to beat the… The Law Offices of SAC
23 Sep 2019 Attorney Charles Acquisto Publishes his 4th Book SAC’s very own Charles Acquisto recently published his 4th book entitled Lessons by the Letter – Life Advice from Female… The Law Offices of SAC
20 Jun 2019 2019 Super Lawyers Rising Stars! The Law Offices of Stephenson, Acquisto and Colman is proud to announce that Shadi Shayan, Chris Hapak, and Jennifer Jiao have been… The Law Offices of SAC
17 Jun 2019 Getty Or Not Here We Come! On Friday, June 14th the staff of Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman got to enjoy a fun filled day at The… The Law Offices of SAC
29 May 2019 Save the Date! 8th Annual Vincent Acquisto Memorial Golf Tournament Join us on Friday, October 18, 2019 at the Hiddenbrooke Golf Club in beautiful Vallejo, California for a day of fun and networking… The Law Offices of SAC
01 May 2019 HFMA SoCal & San Diego Chapters 4th Annual Women’s Event On Friday, April 26,2019, the ladies of Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman attended the 4th Annual HFMA SoCal & San Diego… The Law Offices of SAC
16 Feb 2019 4 SAC Attorneys named to the 2019 List of Southern California Super Lawyers Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman is pleased to announce that Joy Stephenson-Laws (Managing Partner), Rich Lovich (Co-Managing Partner), Karlene Roger-Aberman (Partner)… The Law Offices of SAC
15 Jan 2019 Joy Stephenson-Laws Featured in Super Lawyers Eight LA attorneys recount their journeys to America It is with great honor we announce that Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman’s… The Law Offices of SAC
14 Jan 2019 Upcoming 2019 Events The Law Offices of Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman participates in various industry conferences, seminars and events throughout the year. Below… The Law Offices of SAC
13 Sep 2018 SAC Earns 2017 Top Verdict Recognition The Law Offices of Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman has been recognized by Top Verdict as one of the top 50… The Law Offices of SAC
29 Jun 2018 Increasing Workplace Wellness for Positive Productivity According to the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration, approximately two million workers fall subject to workplace violence every year…. The Law Offices of SAC
04 Jun 2018 Charles Acquisto Named Partner The Law Offices of SAC is pleased to announce the promotion of Charles (Chuck) Acquisto to partner. Chuck is SAC’s… The Law Offices of SAC
16 May 2018 An Important Milestone Achieved! The Law Offices of Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman has crossed a very significant milestone. From the beginning of the firm… The Law Offices of SAC
09 Feb 2018 Richard A. Lovich Celebrates More Than 30 Years of Professional Excellence in Law CHATSWORTH, CA, February 09, 2018 — Richard A. Lovich has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s… The Law Offices of SAC
19 Dec 2017 Happy Holidays! Happy Holidays! As the Holiday Season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and on those… The Law Offices of SAC
25 Aug 2017 SAC Names Four New Partners The Law Offices of SAC is pleased to announce that it has named four new partners. Each has extensive trial… The Law Offices of SAC
09 Aug 2017 Where Do You Turn When You Want a Hospital Transfer? SAC’s very own Rich Lovich provides expertise and insight on the topic of hospital transfers for the recent U.S. News and World Report article…. The Law Offices of SAC
28 Jul 2017 Negotiating Payor Contracts? Take into account the effect the obesity epidemic has on your costs! Dear Valued Client: I’m pleased to send you a copy of an article on the impact of obesity on providers’ bottom… The Law Offices of SAC
29 Jun 2017 Save the Date! Hungry for Health? Join us in Ojai, CA at Proactive Health Labs’ (pH Labs) Hungry for Health fundraising event! Proactive… The Law Offices of SAC
23 Mar 2017 Save the Date! AAHAM Webinar with George and Rich! To register for this webinar please click HERE for more information. If you have questions regarding this webinar please contact Denise… The Law Offices of SAC
31 Jan 2017 Our 2017 Super Lawyers! Once again the Law Offices of SAC is proud to announce that Joy Stephenson-Laws, George Colman, Rich Lovich and Karlene Rogers-Aberman have been selected for inclusion in the 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers edition. The Law Offices of SAC
22 Dec 2016 Happy Holidays! The Law Offices of Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman wish you a Happy Holiday season and a Happy New Year! The Law Offices of SAC
11 Aug 2016 Take Me Out to the Ball Game! For the firms annual fun day, the staff enjoyed a fun-filled day at Dodgers Stadium as the boys in blue took on the Phillies. The Law Offices of SAC
13 Jul 2016 SAC Review Summer 2016 Edition The Summer 2016 edition gives insight into some of the toughest issues in the healthcare arena including why the Medical appeals backlog seems to be spiraling out of control and why hospitals should ensure smart glove-changing practices. The Law Offices of SAC
20 Jun 2016 SAC Expands Office Network to San Diego SAN DIEGO, June 14, 2016 – Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman (SAC), the leading healthcare reimbursement law firm in the Western United States, has established an office in San Diego to better serve its growing roster of healthcare clients in this high-growth area of California. The Law Offices of SAC
18 May 2016 Rich Lovich Testifies Before Senate Commerce Committee Today Stephenson, Acquisto and Colman’s Partner and Managing Litigation Attorney, Rich Lovich testified before the Senate Commerce Committee on behalf of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM). The Law Offices of SAC
04 May 2016 NorCal Armed & Dangerous is May 12th! Join us for this one of a kind educational seminar where we ARM you with the knowledge of both how your contracts work for you and more importantly how they can work against you. The Law Offices of SAC
15 Apr 2016 SAC Review Spring 2016 Edition The Spring 2016 edition gives insight into some of the toughest issues in the healthcare arena including the pros and cons of electronic record technology and insight from George Colman on how LA Care plans to address its current claims processing system. The Law Offices of SAC
05 Apr 2016 A Retirement Party to Remember SAC’s longtime Personnel Director, Sherri Budry retired at the end of March after 17 1/2 years of dedicated services to the firm. We couldn’t let her leave without honoring her in a special way! The Law Offices of SAC
27 Feb 2016 Chuck Acquisto’s ‘Wisdom for a Young Golfer’ SAC’s very own Chuck Acquisto has written a book entitled ‘Wisdom for a Young Golfer’ which is now available! The Law Offices of SAC
29 Jan 2016 SAC Review Winter 2015/16 Edition The 2015/16 Winter edition gives insight into some of the toughest issues in the healthcare arena including Section 501(r) for the Affordable Care Act and on a lighter note the modernization of hospitals. The Law Offices of SAC
28 Jan 2016 SAC is Expanding to San Diego! To continue being a benefit to our clients we have decided to open a San Diego branch. We will officially be opening our doors March 2016! The Law Offices of SAC
17 Dec 2015 SAC Parties at Petersen Automotive Museum The SAC staff enjoyed an amazing night out on the town for the firms annual holiday party. This years festivities were held at the newly revamped Petersen Automotive Museum in Mid-Wilshire Los Angeles. The Law Offices of SAC
15 Oct 2015 SAC Review Fall 2015 Edition The 2015 Fall edition gives insight into some of the toughest issues in the healthcare arena including the new ways health plans are using IRO’s to escape paying claims. The Law Offices of SAC
26 Aug 2015 Armed & Dangerous Educational Seminar Join us for this one of a kind educational seminar where we ARM you with the knowledge of both how your contracts work for you and more importantly how they can work against you. The Law Offices of SAC
15 Jul 2015 SAC Review Summer 2015 Edition The 2015 Summer edition gives insight into some of the toughest issues in the healthcare arena including the new ways health plans are using IRO’s to escape paying claims. The Law Offices of SAC
20 Apr 2015 SAC Review Spring 2015 Edition The 2015 Spring edition gives insight into some of the toughest issues in the healthcare arena including Medicare and your credit and the importance of good patient care. The Law Offices of SAC
17 Mar 2015 SAC Hit the Streets During Marathon Weekend Some of SAC’s very own hit the streets this past weekend participating in the LA BIG5k and 2015 LA Marathon as part of Team Bili. The Law Offices of SAC
28 Jan 2015 George Colman will be a part of the FSPH Health Forum Tonight! SAC’s very own George Colman will be sitting on a panel TONIGHT as part of the FSPH Health Forum discussing “Narrow Networks: Changes, Issues, and What They Mean for Patients, Providers, and Health Plans.” Join him tonight at UCLA! The Law Offices of SAC
22 Jan 2015 Colman, Lovich & Kamon selected once again for inclusion as 2015 Super Lawyers! Once again the Law Offices of Stephenson, Acquisto and Colman is proud to announce that George Colman, Ellen Kamon and Rich Lovich have been selected for inclusion in the 2015 Southern California Super Lawyers edition. The Law Offices of SAC
22 Dec 2014 Happy Holidays! As the Holiday Season is upon us, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. We value our relationship with you and look forward to working with you in the year to come. The Law Offices of SAC
15 Dec 2014 A Night to Remember! The SAC staff enjoyed an amazing night out on the town for the firms annual holiday party. This years festivities were held at the world famous Cicada Club. The Law Offices of SAC
22 Oct 2014 George Colman Honored at AAHAM SAC’s very own George Colman was recently honored at the AAHAM Banquet for his years of dedicated service as national legal counsel to the organization. The Law Offices of SAC
25 Sep 2014 SAC Review Fall 2014 Edition The 2014 Fall edition gives insight into some of the toughest issues in the healthcare arena including Dealing with the RAC Medicare Appeals Logjam and The High Stakes of Good Patient Care. The Law Offices of SAC
04 Sep 2014 SAC Steps Up to the Challenge The Law Offices of SAC has decided to step up to the challenge of becoming a healthier firm. The Law Offices of SAC
25 Jun 2014 SAC Fun Day 2014 The staff at Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman recently enjoyed a fun-filled day of team building at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Check out a few photos from the day! The Law Offices of SAC
20 Jun 2014 SAC’s Newest Super Lawyers Rising Stars! Shayan and Beck named to the 2014 list of Southern California Super Lawyers “Rising Stars.” The Law Offices of SAC
02 Jun 2014 SAC Review Summer 2014 Edition Welcome to the 12th installment of our quarterly newsletter SAC Review. The 2014 Spring edition gives insight into some of the toughest issues in the healthcare arena. The Law Offices of SAC
01 Apr 2014 SAC Review Spring 2014 Edition Welcome to the 11th installment of our quarterly newsletter SAC Review. The 2014 Spring edition gives insight into some of the toughest issues in the healthcare arena. The Law Offices of SAC
18 Feb 2014 Colman, Lovich & Kamon selected once again for inclusion as 2014 Super Lawyers! The Law Offices of Stephenson, Acquisto and Colman is proud to announce once again that George Colman, Ellen Kamon and Rich Lovich have been selected for inclusion in the 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers edition. The Law Offices of SAC
01 Jan 2014 SAC Review Winter 2013-14 Edition Welcome to the 10th installment of our quarterly newsletter SAC Review. The 2013-14 Winter edition gives insight into some of the toughest issues in the healthcare arena. The Law Offices of SAC
22 Dec 2013 Happy Holidays from Law Offices of SAC! It’s the most wonderful time of the year for us to say thank you and send good cheer! The Law Offices of SAC
22 Sep 2013 SAC Review Fall 2013 Edition Welcome to the 9th installment of our quarterly newsletter SAC Review. The 2013 Fall edition gives insight into some of the toughest issues in the healthcare arena. The Law Offices of SAC
11 Sep 2013 SAC Names Sullivan & Lovich Partners September 11, 2013 (Burbank, CA)-The Law offices of Stephenson, Acquisto and Colman (SAC), has named, Barry Sullivan, head of SAC’s Litigation Department, and Richard Lovich, Managing Litigation Attorney, partners in the firm. access
04 Sep 2013 Kamon & Shayan listed in LA Magazine SAC’s very own Ellen Kamon and Shadi Shayan have been included in the September 2013 issue of Los Angeles Magazine focused on L.A. Women. The Law Offices of SAC
03 Jul 2013 SAC Review Summer 2013 Edition Welcome to the 8th installment of our quarterly newsletter SAC Review. The 2013 Summer edition gives insight into some of the toughest issues in the healthcare arena. The Law Offices of SAC
17 May 2013 SAC Fun Day 2013 The staff at Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman recently enjoyed a fun-filled day of bowling at Montrose Party Bowl. The Law Offices of SAC
08 Apr 2013 SAC in Forbes April 2013 The Law Offices of Stephenson, Acquisto and Colman is featured in the April 2013 issue of Forbes Magazine as a Southern California leader in law. The Law Offices of SAC
25 Mar 2013 SAC Review Spring 2013 Edition Welcome to the 7th installment of our quarterly newsletter SAC Review. The 2013 Spring edition gives insight into some of the toughest issues in the healthcare arena. The Law Offices of SAC
01 Mar 2013 Introducing SACLINK! We have exciting news! As part of our ongoing commitment to provide you with the best service, we have created a new and improved client online reporting system, SACLINK. The Law Offices of SAC
10 Jan 2013 SAC Review 2012-2013 Winter Edition Welcome to the 6th installment of our quarterly newsletter SAC Review. The 2012-2013 Winter edition gives insight into some of the toughest issues in the healthcare arena. access
04 Nov 2012 Halloween Fun 2012 The staff at The Law Offices of Stephenson, Acquisto and Colman know how to get into the spirit of the holiday season. The Law Offices of SAC
04 Aug 2012 The First Vincent Acquisto Memorial Golf Tournament Join us for a day of fun and networking, as we raise funds for The Bili Project Foundation in memory of SAC’s very own Vincent Acquisto. The Law Offices of SAC
25 Apr 2012 SAC Gives Back at The Prom Dress Project Event On April 6th and 7th, Michael Brassem of Stephenson, Acquisto and Colman had the opportunity to be a part of The Prom Dress Project sponsored by the St. Francis Medical Center Foundation. The Law Offices of SAC
10 Feb 2012 Vince Acquisto Vincent (“Vince”) Acquisto passed away peacefully on January 19, 2012 after a two-month battle with cancer. Vince, 71 years young, was surrounded by his loving family at the conclusion of his fulfilling life well lived. The Law Offices of SAC
05 Jan 2012 George Colman Receives Crystal Gavel George Colman was honored at the Annual Saint Francis Medical Center Board of Directors Christmas Luncheon with the crystal gavel for his commitment and dedication to the foundation. The Law Offices of SAC
20 Dec 2009 SAC Celebrates its 20th Anniversary! The Law Offices of Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman was proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary on Dec. 5, 2009. The Law Offices of SAC