A group of business leaders is pressuring the General Assembly to improve Georgia' trauma care system. They say it's not just a health issue, it's also about economic development. Members include Senator Don Balfour and Medical College of Georgia President Dr. Daniel Rahn. The group says Georgia will have trouble attracting business if we can't guarantee their employees will have access to emergency care. The group plans to work with lawmakers over the next several weeks. Experts studying the issue estimate that $80 million is needed each year to adequately fund a statewide network.
