Southern Calfiornia Regional Director Maryann Marino's comments on tort reform and health care reform were published in the Orange County Business Journal. Here is what Maryann had to say:

“Five Steps to Reform,” makes two key points: tort reform is needed to help straighten out our healthcare system, and its absence in Congress’ proposed healthcare plan is proof of trial lawyers’ influence on Congress.

"We don’t want the threat of lawsuits and the cost of malpractice insurance to scare away our best and brightest young minds from medical school."