AMN Healthcare announced the election of Eric Palmer to its board of directors, effective May 1, 2026, according to a company statement.

Palmer brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in healthcare services, benefits, and insurance industries. He most recently served as chief executive officer of Evernorth Health Services, where he led the organization to more than $200 billion in revenue. Palmer previously held the role of chief financial officer at Cigna, where he participated in the acquisition of Express Scripts.

"Eric's extensive leadership experience, understanding of the healthcare ecosystem and alignment to our mission make him a valuable addition to our Board," said Cary Grace, president and CEO of AMN Healthcare.

Palmer currently serves on the board of directors of LifeStance Health and holds positions on the boards of trustees at Kingswood-Oxford School and Connecticut Children's Medical Center.

AMN Healthcare describes itself as a provider of healthcare workforce solutions. The company reported that in 2025, its healthcare professionals reached more than 13 million patients at more than 2,300 healthcare systems.