James J. Eischen, Partner, Higgs Fletcher & Mack to Speak at KC’s Affordable Care Act Compliance: How Prepared is Your Firm for 2015? Live Webcast

New York, NY, September 24, 2014 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that James J. Eischen, Partner, Higgs Fletcher & Mack will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Affordable Care Act Compliance : How prepared is your firm for 2015? LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for February 26, 2015 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (ET).

For further details, please visit:
http://theknowledgegroup.org/event_name/affordable-care-act-compliance-how-prepared-is-your-firm-for-2015-live-webcast/

About James J. Eischen
James Eischen is a California attorney with over 26 years of experience representing commercial interests locally, nationally, and internationally. His clients have included medical groups/physicians, software/IT companies, industrial enterprises, financial institutions, real estate developers/managers,and telecommunications conglomerates. His expertise extends to managing all facets pertaining to business representation: from formation to contractual relations and managing disputes/transitions.

Since 2009, Mr. Eischen has worked with healthcare clients in matters involving data compliance, licensing and regulatory issues. His expertise includes assisting healthcare companies to ensure privacy/data compliance in electronic communication and data storage requirements. He possesses a high degree of knowledge regarding data compliance requirements and breach response strategies.

About Higgs Fletcher & Mack

Higgs Fletcher & Mack was founded in 1939. Today it is one of the oldest and largest full service law firms located exclusively in San Diego. In addition to being one of the region’s most respected firms, Higgs Fletcher & Mack is known in the community for its expertise, its integrity, and its service.

With more than 60 attorneys in a full range of practice areas, the Firm is capable of meeting the needs of individuals and businesses in San Diego and throughout Southern California. To that end, the Firm strives to serve its clients with practical but exhaustive preparation, and civil but vigorous advocacy, while providing exceptional value to its clients. The high community esteem of Higgs Fletcher & Mack also stems from the numerous partners at the Firm who have become prominent State and Federal judges. The Firm counts its members among the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), the American College of Mortgage Attorneys, the American College of Civil Trial Mediators, and the American College of Tax Counsel.

The combination of history, vision, integrity, and leadership has allowed Higgs Fletcher & Mack to remain a stable force in the San Diego community for six decades—providing unparalleled client service and an impressive record of success in an increasingly complex and hostile legal environment. Higgs Fletcher & Mack's intelligent and prudent management and commitment to its founding ideals ensure the Firm's existence, strength, and prominence as “San Diego's Law Firm” for many years to come.

Event Synopsis:
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) includes a variety of provisions to reform the health care insurance market and, to encourage small businesses to provide health insurance to employees. Understanding the myriad provisions and knowing which are applicable can be overwhelming since new guidance is issued frequently by the government and delays in application of some provisions make compliance a challenge.

In a two hour live webcast, a panel of thought leaders and distinguished professionals assembled by The Knowledge Group will provide a discussion and informative guide to ever changing and un-predictable field of compliance with the Affordable Care Act.

In this webinar, the panel of speakers will address important issues ranging from qualification of employees, employer 'play or pay' reporting mandates, retirement issues, and COBRA to software and strategies to avoid penalties. The panel will also provide insight into balancing full-time and part-time employees to achieve business goals while controlling health care costs and how advanced software can help in such management.

Key topics include:
• Guidance for Compliance with Affordable Care Act (ACA)
• Entities Covered by Affordable Care Act (ACA)
• Policies and Procedures for Healthcare Law Compliance
• Public and Private Health Insurance Exchange: Status and Outlook
• ACA Compliance Priorities for 2014-2015
• Employer's Obligation Under IRS Section 6055, 6056
• Requirement of the New Transitional Rule
• Employer Shared Responsibility and Pay or Play
• ACA Software - Optimization Methods
• Prohibitions on ACA
• Imposed Penalties and Strategies for Their Avoidance

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

The Knowledge Group, LLC was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars 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. To contact or register to an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/