Laguna Beach fights to preserve Providence Mission Hospital's full-service ER as system plans operational shift

Hospital closures or downgrades in affluent coastal communities often signal broader consolidation trends in California healthcare, raising questions about emergency access, market competition, and regional planning amid rising operational costs.
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