116 pages. Excerpt: We present the results of our assessment of the value of 24-hour care as a mechanism for reducing workers' compensation costs, while maintaining or improving the quality of care. This monograph is intended to help California policymakers determine whether 24-hour care should be adopted, and if so, in what form. We also sought to clarify some of the key legal and organizational challenges for 24-hour care and to identify ways to surmount those challenges.  MORE >>