Foley & Lardner LLP Named Sponsor at Dealing with Fraud and Waste in Healthcare Live Webcast

Oct. 2, 2011 - PRLog -- Foley & Lardner LLP, a leading international law firm, teams up with The Knowledge Group for the upcoming webcast entitled “Dealing with Fraud and Waste in Healthcare from a Legal Perspective Live Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on October 12, 2011 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET). For further details about this event, please visit:
http://knowledgecongress.org/speakers_2011_Legal_Perspective.html

About Foley & Lardner LLP

With approximately 900 attorneys in 21 offices, Foley & Lardner LLP provides award-winning business and legal insight to clients nationally and globally. The firm’s team-based approach, innovative technology, and focus on client service and value are continually recognized by its clients and the legal industry. In the recent BTI Consulting Group survey of Fortune 1000 corporate counsel, Foley received a Top 10 ranking out of more than 500 firms for its strong client focus, breadth of service, innovation, and value for the dollar. In addition, Foley was a Top 10 firm on the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2010 “Best Law Firms” list, based on the total number of first-tier metropolitan rankings. The firm continues to be a perennial selection for the prestigious CIO-100 List, CIO Magazine’s survey recognizing technological innovation that enhances business value. Learn more at www.Foley.com.

Event Synopsis

Soaring budget deficits have put healthcare costs under intense scrutiny in the national debate. Companies are increasingly turning to their advisors to help eliminate instances of fraud and waste in healthcare which costs them collectively billions every year.

The Knowledge Group is assembling a panel of key regulators and key experts to help healthcare attorneys and their clients develop a plan to reduce fraud and waste

Some key topics addressed:

-   Identifying Fraud & Waste
-   Due Diligence
-   Developing an action plan
-   Anticipating potential pitfalls
-   Due diligence on behalf of the acquiring body focusing on health regulatory concerns, general corporate, insurance, environmental and employment and labor issues
-   Transaction Documents
-   Up to the minute regulatory updates
-   Other issues

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. Its mission is to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webcasts that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format.

The organization brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts to study the impact of changes and emerging trends. Hear from leading government officials/regulators, key thought leaders, and industry experts objectively analyze the latest trends and issues and their impact on industries.  For further details, please visit the organization’s website: www.knowledgecongress.org.