DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES  
OFFICE OF THE STATE REGISTRAR  
CANCER REPORTING  
(By authority conferred on the department of health and human services by section  
2619 of 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.2619)  
R 325.9050 Registry.  
Rule 9050. (1) The department shall establish a registry to record cases of cancer  
and other specified tumorous and precancerous diseases that occur in the state. The  
registry shall include information concerning these cases as the department considers  
necessary and appropriate to conduct epidemiologic surveys of cancer and cancer-related  
diseases in the state.  
(2) Each diagnosed case of cancer and other specified tumorous and precancerous  
diseases shall be reported to the department pursuant to subrule (4) of this rule, or  
reported to a cancer reporting registry if the cancer reporting registry meets standards  
established pursuant to subrule (4) of this rule by a reporting entity as defined in R  
325.9051 to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the reported information. A  
reporting entity required to report a diagnosis pursuant to subrule (4) of this rule may  
elect to report the diagnosis to the state through an existing cancer registry only if the  
registry meets minimum reporting standards established by the department.  
(3) The department shall maintain comprehensive records of all reports submitted  
pursuant to this rule. These reports shall be subject to the same requirements of  
confidentiality as provided in section 2631 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL  
333.2619 for data or records concerning medical research projects.  
(4) The director shall provide for all of the following:  
(a) A list of tumorous and precancerous disease other than cancer to be reported  
pursuant to subrule (2) of this rule.  
(b) The quality and manner in which the cases and other information described in  
subrule (1) of this rule are reported to the department.  
(c) The terms and conditions under which records disclosing the name and medical  
condition of a specific individual and kept pursuant to this rule are released by the  
department.  
(5) This rule does not require an individual to submit to medical or department  
examination or supervision.  
(6) The department may contract for the collection and analysis of, and research  
related to, the epidemiologic data required by this rule.  
(7) Within 2 years after the effective date of these rules, the department shall begin  
evaluating the reports collected pursuant to subrule (2) of this rule. The department shall  
publish and make available to the public reports summarizing the information collected.  
(8) Reporting pursuant to subrule (2) of this rule shall begin the next calendar year  
after the effective date of this rule.  
History: 2004 AACS; 2016 AACS.  
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R 325.9051 Definitions.  
Rule 9051. As used in these rules:  
(a) "Primary brain-related tumor" means a primary tumor, whether malignant or  
benign, of the brain, meninges, spinal cord, cauda equina, a cranial nerve or nerves, or  
any part of the central nervous system or of the pituitary gland, pineal gland, or  
craniopharyngeal gland.  
(b)"Cancer" means all diagnoses with a behavior code of 2 (carcinoma in situ) or 3  
(malignant primary site) which is listed in publication found in department policy and  
made available to the public including carcinomas of skin of the vagina, prepuce, clitoris,  
vulva, labia, penis, and scrotum but excluding basal, epithelial, papillary, and squamous  
cell carcinomas of the skin.  
(c) "Department" means the department of health and human services.  
(d) “Reporting entity or reporting entities” means an individual, facility, or other  
entity described in these rules as required to report patient information with a diagnosed  
cancer or other reportable condition to the state cancer registry. A reporting entity  
includes the following:  
(i) Physician as defined in sections 17001 and 17501 of the public health code,  
1978 PA 368, MCL 333.17001 and 333.17501.  
(ii) Dentist as defined in in section 16601 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368,  
MCL 333.16601.  
(iii) Hospital as defined in section 20106 of the public health code, 368 PA 1978 of  
the public health code, MCL 333.20106.  
(iv) Clinic defined as an outpatient facility that provides advice, counseling,  
diagnosis, treatment, surgery, care, or services relating to the preservation or maintenance  
of health.  
(v) Clinical laboratory as defined in section 20104 of the public health code, 1978  
PA 368, MCL 333.20104.  
History: 1985 AACS; 2004 AACS; 2016 AACS.  
R 325.9052 Reportable diagnoses.  
Rule 9052. (1) Cancer diagnoses, diagnoses of benign brain-related tumors, and any  
tumorous and precancerous diseases otherwise required to be reported by state or  
federal  
law shall be reported to the department in a manner consistent with these rules and  
procedures issued by the department.  
(2) Diagnoses shall be reported by all reporting entities.  
(3) A reporting entity may elect to report cases through a hospital or regional cancer  
registry that meets the rules set by the department.  
(4) Reports shall be submitted within 180 days of a diagnosis on a form prescribed  
or approved by the department, except for reports forwarded on electronic media.  
(5) Reports submitted on electronic media shall meet data quality, format, and  
timeliness standards prescribed by the department.  
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History: 1985 AACS; 2004 AACS; 2016 AACS.  
R 325.9053 Quality assurance.  
Rule 3. (1) For the purpose of assuring the quality of submitted data, each  
reporting entity shall allow the department to inspect such parts of a patient's medical  
records as are necessary to verify the accuracy of submitted data.  
(2) A reporting entity which meets the standards of quality and completeness  
set by the department shall be subject to inspection not more than once every 2 years  
for the purpose of assessing the quality and completeness of reporting from the  
entity.  
(3) A reporting entity shall, upon request of the department, supply missing  
information, if known, or clarify information submitted to the department.  
(4) Upon mutual agreement between a reporting entity and the department, the  
reporting entity may elect to submit copies of medical records instead of inspection. Each  
copy of a medical record or part thereof submitted to the department pursuant to this  
rule shall be used only for verification of corresponding reported data, shall not be  
recopied by the department, and shall be kept in a locked file cabinet when not being  
used. Such copies shall be destroyed promptly following verification  
of the  
corresponding reported data or, if the reported data appears to be inaccurate,  
following clarification or correction of the reported data.  
(5) Both of the following provisions shall be complied with to preserve the  
confidentiality of each patient's medical records:  
(a) Each reporting entity shall provide to the department, for inspection  
only, all of the following records and reports:  
(i) Reports of tissue analyses which have been performed for the purpose of  
determining the presence or absence of malignant disease.  
(ii) Reports of radiological examinations performed for the  
determining the presence or absence of malignant disease.  
purpose  
of  
(iii) Reports of diagnoses of malignant disease and notations of the reasons for  
such diagnoses, including both the primary clinician's reports and consultation reports.  
(iv) Those parts of medical records which contain the specific  
information required to be reported.  
(b) A reporting entity shall not be required by this rule to allow inspection of  
any part of any patient's medical record other than those parts listed in subrule (3) of  
this rule. A reporting entity may allow the inspection of medical records from which  
parts, other than those  
specified, have been deleted, masked, crossed out, or otherwise rendered illegible.  
History: 1985 AACS.  
R 325.9054 Confidentiality of reports.  
Rule 4. (1) The department shall maintain the confidentiality of all reports of  
cancer submitted to the department and shall not release such reports, or any  
information which, because of name, identifying number, mark, or description, can  
be readily associated with a particular individual, except in accordance with subrules  
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(2), (3), (4), and (5) of this rule. The department shall not release any information  
that would indicate whether or not the name of a particular person is listed in the  
cancer registry, except in accordance with subrules (2), (3), (4), and (5) of this rule.  
(2) A report of cancer submitted to the department concerning a particular  
individual, and any other information maintained in the cancer reporting system which,  
because of name, identifying number, mark, or description, can be readily associated  
with a particular individual, shall be released as follows:  
(a) To the particular individual upon compliance with both of the following  
provisions:  
(i) Receipt of a written request which is signed by the particular individual and  
which is witnessed or notarized as required by subrule (3) of this rule.  
(ii) Presentation by the particular individual of suitable identification as  
required by subrule (4) of this rule.  
(b) If the particular individual is a minor, to a parent of the particular individual  
upon compliance with all of the following provisions:  
(i) Receipt of a written request which is signed by the parent and which is witnessed  
or notarized as required by subrule (3) of this rule.  
(ii) Receipt of a certified copy of the birth certificate of the particular  
individual.  
(iii) Presentation by the parent of suitable identification as required by subrule (4)  
of this rule.  
(c) If the particular individual has a court-appointed guardian or if the particular  
individual is deceased, to the court-appointed guardian or to the executor or  
administrator of the particular individual's estate upon compliance with all the  
following provisions:  
(i) Receipt of a written request which is signed by the court-appointed  
guardian, executor, or administrator and which is witnessed or notarized as  
required by subrule (3) of this rule.  
(ii) Receipt of a certified copy of the order or decree which appoints the guardian,  
executor, or administrator.  
(iii) Presentation by the guardian, executor, or administrator of suitable  
identification as required by subrule (4) of this rule.  
(d) To an attorney or other person designated by the particular individual  
upon compliance with both of the following provisions:  
(i) Receipt of a written request which is signed by the particular individual,  
which is witnessed or notarized as required by subrule (3) of this rule, and which  
requests release of the information to the attorney or other person.  
(ii) Presentation by the attorney or other person of suitable identification as  
required by subrule (4) of this rule.  
(e) To an attorney or other person designated by the court-appointed guardian of  
the particular individual or designated by the executor or administrator of the estate  
of the particular individual upon compliance with all of the following provisions:  
(i) Receipt of a written request which is signed by the court-appointed guardian,  
executor, or administrator, which is witnessed or notarized as required by subrule (3)  
of this rule, and which requests release of the information to the attorney or other  
person.  
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(ii) Receipt of a certified copy of the order or decree which appoints the guardian,  
executor, or administrator.  
(iii) Presentation by the attorney or other person of suitable identification as  
required by subrule (4) of this rule.  
(f) If the particular individual is a minor, to an attorney or other person  
designated by the parent of the particular individual upon compliance with all of  
the following provisions:  
(i) Receipt of a written request which is signed by the parent, which is witnessed  
or notarized as required by subrule (3) of this rule, and which requests release of the  
information to the attorney or other person.  
(ii) Receipt of a certified copy of the birth certificate of the particular  
individual.  
(iii) Presentation by the attorney or other person of suitable identification as  
required by subrule (4) of this rule.  
(3) Every written request for the release of information submitted pursuant to  
subrule (2) of this rule shall be signed by the person making the written request. Such  
signature shall comply with either of the following provisions:  
(a) Be witnessed by an employee of the department who has been  
designated to witness such requests and to whom the person making the request  
presents suitable identification as required by subrule (4) of this rule.  
(b) Be notarized by a notary public or magistrate.  
(4) Any person who is required by subrule (2) or (3) of this rule to present  
suitable identification shall present an identification document, such as a driver's  
license, or other document which contains both a picture of the person and the  
signature or mark of the person.  
(5) The director of the department may, pursuant to  
R
325.9055,  
release  
information from the cancer reporting system to an authorized representative of  
a study or research project reviewed by the scientific advisory panel and approved by  
the director. The department shall not release any part of a patient's medical  
record obtained pursuant to R 325.9053.  
History: 1985 AACS.  
R 325.9055 Scientific advisory panel; release of information for research.  
Rule 5. (1) The director of the department shall appoint  
a
scientific advisory  
panel of not less than 3 scientists to review research proposals whereby a release of  
information maintained by the department which identifies an individual reported  
to have a diagnosis of cancer is required.  
(2) All research proposals which require the release of information that identifies  
individuals with reported diagnoses of cancer shall be reviewed by the scientific advisory  
panel.  
(3) The panel shall, in writing, advise the director concerning the merits of the  
study.  
(4) The release of information for research which identifies individuals with  
reported diagnoses of cancer shall be subject to the terms and conditions set by the  
department. Such study or research project shall not publish the name of any individual  
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who is or was the subject of a report of cancer submitted to the department, and such  
study or research project shall not release any identifying number, mark, or description  
which can be readily associated with an individual who is or was the subject of a  
report of cancer submitted to the department.  
(5) A reporting entity shall, upon notification that the director has approved a  
research project, provide to the department or a researcher named by the director the  
name of the primary physician responsible for the medical care of persons selected  
for the research study as indicated in the reporting entity's records.  
History: 1985 AACS.  
R 325.9056 Exchange of records.  
Rule 6. The department, by agreement, may transmit transcripts or copies of reports  
of cancer diagnoses to state or national cancer registries when the reports relate to  
residents of other states or countries. The agreement shall require that the  
transcripts or records be used for statistical purposes only as specified in the  
agreement and that the identity of a person subject to the report shall not be released.  
History: 1985 AACS.  
R 325.9057 Rescinded.  
History: 1985 AACS; 2016 AACS.  
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