The corresponding provision in force on the date of adoption of the contested decision provides, in the same vein, that «[t] he safeguard procedure shall be applicable to all persons pursuing commercial activities or crafts, all farmers, all
other natural persons pursuing independent professional activity, including the liberal professions subject to legislative or regulatory status or whose title is protected, and also to all legal
entities governed by private law».
Other commenters noted that laws
governing the length of retention of clinical records vary
by state and
by provider type and suggested that
entities be allowed to adhere to state laws or policies established
by professional organizations or accrediting bodies.