Deconstructing Comp

About Deconstructing Comp

Now in Season 6! We are still breaking down complex workers' compensation issues into bite-sized nuggets, one conversation at a time, with one slight twist. We are finally doing what we set out to do when we started: discuss the nuances of our fascinating system in "Cliff Notes" style summaries. Yvonne Guibert and Rafael Gonzalez approach workers' comp conversations from different backgrounds. Still, they share many things in common, such as their love for family and friends, a passion for Latin culture, and good old-fashioned belly laughs. Join them as they chat with industry friends and colleagues, learn more about their roles, laugh, and have fun along the way. You might learn something along the way! See you soon! ¡Hasta pronto!

Publisher

Yvonne Guibert & Rafael Gonzalez

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 May 2021

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

159 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Herbert Van Patten: The Art of Followership

   Send us Fan Mail GUEST BIO Herbert Van Patten | Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer, ISYS Solutions and Career Smart Learning 35+ years in workers' compensation, starting as a Spanish-speaking vocational counselor and transitioning to leadership and sales rolesSenior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer overseeing nurse case management services (on-site and telephonic across western states) and healthcare training/recertification for medical professionalsMentor to college students...

2. 

   18 Sept 2026

   Gia Sawko: Deucing Every Point

   Send us Fan Mail Guest Bio Gia Sawko | Chief Claims Officer at Signal MutualDecades of claims experience in workers' compensationInstrumental in navigating how AI reshapes the adjuster's roleFocused on preserving and amplifying human judgment in claims workThe Conversation Yvonne, Rafael, and Gia get into what's happening in claims work right now. The job is harder than ever. The tools haven't caught up. And there's a path forward if we're willing to think differently about training, technolo...

3. 

   4 Sept 2026

   Dr. Robert Hall: What Our Rx Data Reveals

   Send us Fan Mail Guest Bio Dr. Robert Hall | Medical Director, Optum Workers' Comp and Auto No-Fault 12 years leading medical direction and formulary oversight at OptumPhysical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) specialist maintaining active clinical practice one day per week with injured workersStrategic voice on PBM industry trends, emerging drug therapies, and AI's role in claims prioritizationOur Conversation We explore pharmacy spending trends, compensability questions around ...

Who has been a guest on Deconstructing Comp

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Bill Zachry
• Melissa Steger
• Nelson Gonzalez

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YouTube views

1,045

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

77

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