Spencer Fane attorney Christine Chasse authored the article AI in Health Care: The Governance Gap, recently published by Health IT Answers and Corporate Compliance Insights.
In the article, originally a firm blog post, Christine examines the growing risks of AI adoption in health care and the governance gaps that can arise when implementation outpaces oversight. She explores emerging regulatory, patient-safety, compliance, and liability concerns and highlights the importance of transparency, human oversight, and auditability. The article also outlines best practices for health care organizations to responsibly deploy and monitor AI systems.
“AI in health care can create real value, but it also creates operational, regulatory, and patient-safety risk. The biggest issue is often not the model itself, but the absence of clear accountability for review, monitoring, and intervention,” Christine wrote. “Patient-facing AI must be transparent about its role and must never blur the line between automated assistance and licensed care.”
At the firm, Christine maintains a dual-focused practice at the intersection of cybersecurity and health care, advising clients on emerging legal risks while providing pragmatic, business-forward guidance. She supports a range of clients – from health systems to technology providers – in navigating complex regulatory frameworks, responding to high-stakes incidents, and structuring effective litigation strategies. Christine’s clients benefit from her nuanced understanding of both the legal landscape and the day-to-day realities of working within a health care organization. She is a registered nurse and lawyer, and the first AIGP certified attorney at Spencer Fane. The AIGP is a certification validating the expertise of professionals overseeing AI systems that are trustworthy, transparent, and compliant with laws and regulations.