BURBANK, Calif., July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman (SAC), the leader in healthcare reimbursement law, today launched SAC Connect, a new, next generation extranet portal that allows clients to securely access, view and upload documents relating to all matters of their work with the firm. SAC Connect goes beyond extranets currently being used in the legal field by offering the firm's clients and outside counsel dynamic, interactive collaboration on case data, as well as access to client data and relevant industry information and legal research.

SAC, as one of the most automated law firms in the nation, recognizes the importance of using technology to both enhance internal office communications and work flow, and to give clients and outside counsel the opportunity to work with the firm more efficiently. "SAC continually strives to provide clients with cutting-edge technology to make our work together more streamlined, cost-effective and efficient," said SAC founding and managing partner, Joy Stephenson. "We are always looking for new ways to achieve this goal and SAC Connect will result in reduced costs to clients and enhanced on-demand service."

SAC Connect reduces the need to communicate through ecologically unfriendly faxes, couriers, overnight messengers and mail and the net result is increased efficiency, lower client costs, and a reduced impact on the environment. "We've been so pleased by the success of going paperless internally, we decided to extend these same benefits to our clients, so together we can contribute to the health of the planet on a far greater scale," noted Stephenson. Since going paperless and utilizing all digital files in 2005, the firm has saved more than 8,000 trees, which, if laid end-to-end would be longer than 1,300 football fields.

"While a few other law firms offer extranets to their clients, the depth and robustness of SAC Connect is a first and sets a new industry standard," noted Stephenson. "It is our hope that clients will find SAC Connect to result in time-savings and an increased level of collaboration with us."

SAC Connect includes functionality in the following areas: reporting, case status, document posting and sharing, client discussions, client requests, contacts, Internet links, and a search function.

A leader in sustainability and in developing socially responsible programs that contribute to the well-being of millions of Americans, SAC founder, Stephenson, also recently launched Mojo Marketing & Media. The first entertainment company whose mission is to encourage people to develop their personal social conscience, take action and get involved in making a positive difference in the lives of others, Mojo creates socially-responsible marketing vehicles that raise awareness for charities.

The recently launched SAC Web site also includes educational content produced by Mojo, through which, SAC will be producing innovative video educational pieces regarding issues relevant to the hospital industry such as the one found at http://www.sacfirm.com/healthcare-education.html.

About Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman
SAC is a healthcare litigation law firm representing the healthcare provider community within the state of California. SAC specializes in pursuing claims against commercial and government payors with respect to denials and contract disputes. SAC prides itself on being one of the most automated law firms in the nation with the ability to generate customized reports, as well as to send and receive electronic records securely. SAC's dynamic, full-time professional team includes attorneys, nurses and physicians who possess vast experience in all areas of law related to healthcare provider reimbursement and authorization issues. To learn more about SAC, visit http://www.sacfirm.com/.

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