Healthcare Veteran with $200B Revenue Growth Joins AMN Board
Eric Palmer, with 25 years of leadership experience and former CEO of Evernorth Health Services (grew revenue past $200 billion) and Cigna CFO, joined AMN Healthcare’s board on May 1, 2026. His expertise in large-scale operations, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic growth will bolster AMN’s governance and talent solutions strategy.
1. Board Appointment Details
AMN Healthcare elected Eric Palmer to its board of directors effective May 1, 2026. The move expands the board’s expertise as the company advances its total talent solutions for healthcare organizations.
2. Palmer’s Professional Background
Palmer brings over 25 years in healthcare services, benefits and insurance. He led Evernorth Health Services as CEO, scaling revenue past $200 billion, and served as CFO of Cigna, where he drove the transformational Express Scripts acquisition.
3. Anticipated Strategic Contributions
Palmer’s track record in large-scale operations, complex mergers and acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives is expected to strengthen AMN’s governance. His insights will support the company’s expansion of integrated workforce technologies and customized staffing solutions.