1 Hematopoiesis refers to the process that generates new, mature blood cells. 2  All such cells ultimately derive from a single progenitor cell termed the Hematopoietic Stem Cell (HSC) which undergoes a process of highly regulated division and differentiation that produces the gamut of mature blood cells.
The final version of the HIPAA Privacy regulations were issued in December 2000, and went into effect on April 14, 2002. Normally, rules go into effect 60 days after publication in the Congressional Record. Due to a glitch, the rules did not go into effect until April 14th instead of in February of 2001. A two-year grace period was included; enforcement of the HIPAA Privacy Rules begins on April 14, 2003. Related Terms: Administrative Simplification; American Health Information Management Association.
HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.. Bill Clinton signed the bill into law on August 21, 1996. It is said to be the most significant act of Federal legislation to affect the health care industry since Medicare and Medicaid were rolled out in 1965.he HIPAA law also addresses the exchange of health information between health care providers, pharmacies, health insurance companies, employers, and patients. With the advent of technology and ease of information transfer, it's really easy to breach a patient's privacy---whether intentionally or otherwise.