
HIPAA That Works: Turning Requirements into Real-World Action
By: Brittany Portello, P...Brittany Portello, Practice Solutions Consultant
Post Date: 10/27/2026
CE Amount: 1
Categories: Practice Management ...Practice Management Training
COURSE OVERVIEW
In 2026, HIPAA compliance isn’t just about having the right policies in place—it’s about operationalizing them across real-world workflows, especially where patient payments and sensitive data intersect.
This session will break down how organizations can translate HIPAA requirements into practical, day-to-day actions without creating unnecessary friction. We’ll explore the evolving risk landscape, highlight where healthcare and financial data converge, and share proven strategies to help teams maintain compliance while supporting business performance.
Attendees will walk away with a clearer understanding of how to close common compliance gaps, strengthen safeguards, and build a more proactive, audit-ready approach to HIPAA
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By attending this webinar you will learn how to:
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Translate HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules into actionable processes across patient payment workflows
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Identify and mitigate emerging risks tied to handling both health and financial data
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Strengthen safeguards to support continuous compliance and audit readiness
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Streamline compliance efforts without adding operational complexity
COURSE SPEAKER

Brittany is a Practice Solutions Consultant and California native with a deep-rooted passion for healthcare—something that runs in her family. With a degree in Healthcare Administration and hands-on experience at both the VA Healthcare Center and a private dental clinic in Northern California, Brittany brings a well-rounded perspective to the challenges and opportunities in today’s healthcare landscape.
Currently, Brittany specializes in helping small and large practices navigate operational and regulatory complexities, with a strong focus on HIPAA compliance and risk management. From identifying system vulnerabilities to implementing smarter workflows, she is known for making compliance easier to understand and simpler to complete.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is intended for Dental Assistant, Dentist, Hygienist, and Office Manager from novice to advanced.
EDUCATIONAL METHOD
Self Instructional Online CE Course
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Information shared in this continuing education activity is developed from clinical research and represents the most current information available from evidence-based dentistry.
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DISCLOSURE
Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of Rectangle Health. Brittany Portello, Practice Solutions Consultant is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, Rectangle Health. Brittany Portello, Practice Solutions Consultant may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Dental Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.
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