Section R. 325.163a - Reportable information regarding height and weightRule 3a
(1) A health care provider that provides health care services to a child ages birth to 18 may report to MCIR the childs height and weight measured during a patient encounter after obtaining the consent of the childs parent(s) and/or guardian(s). The health care provider must provide the childs parent(s) and/or guardian(s) with a written consent that explains that the reporting of the childs height and weight information is optional, and that the parent(s) and/or guardian(s) may opt-out of the reporting.(2) A health care provider who receives written notification from an adult requesting that his or her (or his or her child's) data not be reported to the registry shall forward the request to the department. The department shall not add any information about the childs height and weight to that individual's or child's record after receipt of the request.(3) For each report of height and weight, the department shall calculate and include in MCIR the BMI for the child. The department may make this information accessible to health care providers that provide health care services to a child ages birth to 18.(4) To promote clinical quality and provider and patient education, the department shall identify evidence-based resource materials and reference information concerning BMI to be made available to health care providers. Provider oriented resource materials shall be consistent with clinical guidelines established by professional medical associations and quality improvement guidelines recognized by the department. Patient and family oriented resource materials shall be consistent with public education materials published by either federal public health agencies or the department. These materials are to be intended for informational purposes only and shall include a disclaimer that the department does not provide clinical guidance or assume responsibility for health care provided to a patient.(5) The department may convene an expert advisory panel to review and advise the department on resource materials and reference information described in subsection (4) of this rule.Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.163a