Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features Dovetail Insurance’s recent announcement that it has expanded its NetComp workers’ compensation insurance to independent agents in Virginia, and will also be adding Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan and Connecticut before the end of April. With the new additions, Dovetail will be distributing workers’ comp in 15 states, and noted that they plan to continue to expand, with distribution in over 25 states by the end of the year. Find out more by clicking here!
Also in the news today is FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg’s recent statement on Opioid abuse, which accompanied the recent approval of Evzio. Hamburg cited some grim statistics and also noted the FDA’s efforts to reduce the risks of abuse and misuse of prescription opioids (including putting Evzio’s approval on a 15 week fasttrack). She also pointed out that there was much more work to be done, which will require the cooperation of many stakeholders. Find out more by clicking here!