AMN HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC 8-K

What Happened

• AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (AMN) filed an 8-K (Item 5.02) reporting that R. Jeffrey Harris notified the Board on January 30, 2026 that he will retire as a director effective at the Company's 2026 annual meeting of shareholders and will not stand for re‑election. His decision was not due to any disagreement with the Company or the Board.
• In connection with Mr. Harris’s departure, the Board intends to nominate Eric Palmer to stand for election to the Board at the 2026 annual meeting. The filing was dated February 5, 2026.

Key Details

• R. Jeffrey Harris informed the Board on January 30, 2026 and will retire effective at the 2026 annual meeting.
• The Board intends to nominate Eric Palmer as a director nominee for election at the 2026 annual meeting.
• Eric Palmer has 25+ years in healthcare services, care management, benefits and insurance; recent roles at The Cigna Group include:
  • Executive Vice President, Enterprise Strategy (Jan 2024–Mar 2025)
  • President & CEO, Evernorth Health Services (Jan 2022–Mar 2025)
  • Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) (Jun 2017–Jan 2021)
  • President & Chief Operating Officer, Evernorth (Jan 2021–Dec 2021)

Why It Matters

• This is a governance change that will alter AMN’s board composition pending shareholder approval at the 2026 annual meeting. Changes to the board can influence oversight and strategic direction.
• Eric Palmer’s senior finance and health-services leadership background (including CFO and CEO roles) could strengthen the board’s expertise in healthcare operations, strategy and financial oversight. The filing does not indicate any immediate financial impact or disagreements related to the departure.