Senior leaders overseeing the federal government’s electronic health record modernization effort will take the stage at Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Healthcare Summit, where Bill Tinston and Cori Hughes will participate in a keynote-level fireside chat focused on the future of EHR systems, data integration and legacy technology retirement.
The summit will be held on February 12 (rescheduled due to the fall’s government shutdown) at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park in Virginia, and brings together government health leaders and industry executives for in-depth discussions on modernization priorities shaping federal healthcare delivery. Registration is open and tickets are going fast — secure your place at this key GovCon conference today!
For government contractors supporting health IT, enterprise systems integration and digital transformation, the FEHRM fireside chat at the 2025 Healthcare Summit is expected to be one of the most consequential conversations on the agenda.
Why Should GovCons Pay Attention to FEHRM Now?
The Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization program has moved decisively beyond initial deployment and into a phase defined by optimization, interoperability and future capability delivery, with MHS GENESIS now fully deployed across the Military Health System.
With the common federal EHR in place, FEHRM’s focus has shifted toward enhancing performance, integrating user feedback and enabling advanced capabilities, including artificial intelligence, virtual care and data-driven clinical decision support. These efforts are central to how the Military Health System is rethinking care delivery, not only in hospitals and clinics, but also in deployed and contested environments.
For government contractors, this transition signals sustained demand for expertise in system optimization, analytics, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, AI enablement and legacy system retirement. As FEHRM works to ensure the EHR can support real-time data sharing from battlefield settings to stateside facilities and veteran care environments, industry partners will play a critical role in helping the platform scale, adapt and remain resilient.
The Healthcare Summit fireside chat offers GovCons a rare opportunity to hear directly from FEHRM leadership about how requirements are evolving now that MHS GENESIS is operational, and where industry support will be most impactful in the next phase of modernization.
Who Is Bill Tinston?
Bill Tinston serves as director of the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization office, overseeing the implementation and continued evolution of a single, common federal EHR across multiple agencies.
Tinston brings more than 30 years of experience in defense acquisition, enterprise IT and portfolio management. He previously served as program executive officer for the Program Executive Office, Defense Healthcare Management Systems, where he led deployment of the Department of War’s EHR and worked closely with VA and the Coast Guard to align systems and workflows.
Before joining PEO DHMS, Tinston held senior executive roles at the Defense Logistics Agency, including program executive officer, where he oversaw major automated information systems and served as milestone decision authority for enterprise programs.
He holds a bachelor’s in business and information systems, is Defense Acquisition University Level III-certified in program management and information technology, and has received honors including the DLA Meritorious Civilian Service Award.
Tinston has consistently emphasized the importance of EHR systems that support clinical and operational decision-making without allowing IT constraints to dictate outcomes, a theme expected to feature prominently in the summit discussion.
Who Is Cori Hughes?
Cori Hughes serves as director of program integration for the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization office and also holds the same role for the Program Executive Office, Defense Healthcare Management Systems.
In these positions, Hughes manages FEHRM’s cross-cutting integration efforts, including communications, government affairs, risk and issue management, integrated scheduling and performance optimization across federal stakeholders.
She also oversees public and government affairs activities for PEO DHMS, including congressional engagement, audit coordination and external communications related to EHR modernization.
Before joining FEHRM, Hughes supported senior leaders across the Department of War as a contractor, including within the Defense Health Agency and offices responsible for health affairs, acquisition and sustainment and personnel and readiness.
What Will the FEHRM Fireside Chat Cover?
At the 2025 Healthcare Summit, Tinston and Hughes’ fireside chat will explore how FEHRM leaders are building on the full deployment of MHS GENESIS to support a more connected, technology-enabled Military Health System.
Discussion topics are expected to include how the federal EHR is enabling virtual care, real-time consultation and advanced data sharing, including deployed and theater-specific use cases where specialists can support frontline medics remotely. The conversation will also address how FEHRM is preparing the EHR environment to support AI-driven tools, reduce administrative burden for providers and improve continuity of care as service members transition from active duty to veteran status.
As legacy systems are retired, FEHRM leaders are also expected to discuss the technical and operational challenges of maintaining an evergreen EHR platform, including cybersecurity considerations, performance in contested environments and integration with emerging technologies that support readiness and patient outcomes.
For attendees, the session will provide concrete insight into how FEHRM is translating deployment success into long-term capability growth, and what that means for contractors supporting health IT, data modernization and digital health innovation.
Why Register for the 2025 Healthcare Summit?
Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Healthcare Summit gives GovCons direct exposure to the strategies and technologies shaping federal healthcare modernization. In addition to keynote-level conversations, the event will feature panel discussions focused on:
- Modernizing CMS platforms and moving from legacy systems to leading-edge digital services
- Accelerating healthcare delivery to improve benefits access and strengthen public confidence
- Streamlining government health operations through modern IT solutions that drive efficiency and mission impact
- Applying observability in federal healthcare to improve system performance, resilience and outcomes
- Building cloud-first, AI-ready public health services for next-generation mission needs
- Advancing data-powered prevention in support of the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda
For GovCons seeking to align capabilities with future EHR requirements and broader federal health IT investments, the FEHRM fireside chat alone makes registration a strategic move. Save your spot now for the Feb. 12 event!
