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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 2617a. A physician or an individual in charge of a health facility who is present for or is aware of a maternal death shall submit information regarding that death at the time and in the manner specified or approved by the department for inclusion in the health information system established under section 2616. 1 As used in this section:
(a) “Health facility” means a hospital, freestanding surgical outpatient facility, or other outpatient facility that is licensed or otherwise authorized to operate in this state under article 17. 2
(b) “Maternal death” means the death of a woman who was pregnant at the time of her death or within 1 year before her death.
(c) “Physician” means an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized to engage in the practice of medicine or practice of osteopathic medicine and surgery under article 15. 3
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 333. Health § 333.2617a - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-333-health/mi-comp-laws-333-2617a/
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