# FEHRM Modernizes Federal EHR Systems

The Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office (FEHRM) is spearheading a government-wide initiative to modernize electronic health records (EHR) across federal agencies, including the Departments of Veterans Affairs and War. This effort focuses on enhancing interoperability and standardizing health information exchange to streamline patient data access and improve healthcare delivery for federal beneficiaries.

- FEHRM's modernization program signals upcoming procurement opportunities for IT and healthcare technology vendors specializing in EHR systems and interoperability solutions.
- Agencies involved will require integrated, secure, and standardized EHR platforms, emphasizing compliance with federal data exchange standards.
- Contractors should prepare for potential solicitations that support cross-agency data sharing and clinical workflow improvements.
- Procurement professionals should align acquisition strategies with FEHRM's interoperability goals to facilitate seamless clinician access to patient data across federal healthcare entities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Office (FEHRM)
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Department of War

### Key Quotes
> The federal government is modernizing electronic health records to give clinicians more seamless access to patient data across agencies and improve the delivery of care.
> — Lance Scott, Chief Technology Officer, FEHRM

### Sources
- [Inside the Federal EHR Modernization Effort | GovCIO Media & Research](https://govciomedia.com/inside-the-federal-ehr-modernization-effort) - GovCIO Media & Research