Health: medical examiners; process for medical certification of a death record; modify. Amends secs. 2804, 2843, 2843b, 2844 & 16221 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2804 et seq.).

Added new definitions for 'institution', 'law enforcement agency', 'live birth', 'local registrar', 'miscarriage', 'physician', and 'registration' to clarify terms used in the Public Health Code.

Modified medical certification timelines and procedures for deaths occurring outside institutions versus those occurring in institutions, specifying who must certify and within what timeframe.

Added requirements to report infant deaths following attempted abortions using the same process as other deaths, but with specific confidentiality protections preventing identification of the infant or parents.

Added requirement for medical certification to be submitted through a web-based application system within one year of the amendatory act's effective date.

Added new section requiring physicians to notify funeral directors of infectious disease risks before releasing bodies, with confidentiality protections for this information.

Expanded disciplinary grounds for health professionals to include numerous specific violations including fraud, substance use disorders, sexual misconduct, and violations of federal referral regulations.

Added new definitions for 'Institution', 'Law enforcement agency', 'Live birth', 'Local registrar', 'Miscarriage', and 'Physician' to clarify terms used in death reporting and certification.

Modified medical certification requirements to specify timelines (48 hours) and authorized personnel for certifying deaths, including provisions for when physicians are unavailable.

Added specific reporting requirements for infants born alive after attempted abortions who are surrendered to emergency services and later die, requiring them to be listed as 'Baby Doe' with restricted identifying information.

Added new requirements for notifying funeral directors about infectious agents in deceased individuals before body release, with confidentiality protections for this information.

Modified death record filing requirements to mandate web-based application system usage and required training for medical certification submission.

Modified investigation timelines for county medical examiners and clarified procedures for cases where cause of death cannot be determined within 48 hours.

Added new grounds for disciplinary action against health professionals, including specific provisions related to sexual misconduct, fraud, and violations of federal referral regulations.