Figure 1From: Trends in prenatal cares settings: association with medical liability Medical liability regions with ACOG "Red Alert" or AMA "Crisis" States. Crisis states were either designated "Red Alert" status by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists or "Crisis" status by the American Medical Association. High medical liability region is comprised of states in the Northeast and South. In 2004, 82% of births in this half of the country occurred in crisis states. Low liability region is comprised of states in the Midwest and West. In 2004, 33% of births in this half of the country occurred in crisis states.Back to article page