Scripps Opens In Escondido

Scripps Coastal Medical has acquire the Penn/Elm Medical Group in Escondido, having offices across the street from Palomar Medical Center.
Scripps Coastal Medical Center opens in Escondido [North County Times]

I have heard several persons in the Escondido community speculate that PPH's new hospital was part of a strategy to prevent Scripps and Sharp from making incursions into PPH's markets!

A government hospital district using tax money to prevent competition in area medical care services. If true, it would be unfortunate for district residents.