In January, 2009, the Department of Community Health convened a group of experts to develop recommendations for a regional perinatal system of care in Michigan, pursuant to boilerplate language in the FY 2009 appropriations for the Department.
Three workgroups - Obstetrics, Neonatology and Pediatrics - were formed to develop level of care guidelines based on the American Academy of Pediatrics/American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Guidelines for Perinatal Care, 6th Edition adapted to Michigan-specific standards.
The result was a report submitted to the Legislature on April 1, 2009 which included Michigan Perinatal Level of Care Guidelines and recommendations for implementing a regional system of care in Michigan.