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.
In 1996, HIPAA or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted into law. This law has had a significant impact on the health care industry including the need for numerous changes in the way we communicate with our patients, their families, and with each other. This law provides rights to patients and safeguards for employees. It affects everyone in a health care setting.