AMN AMN Healthcare Services Inc

SAN DIEGO, June 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AMN Healthcare, the leader and innovator in healthcare workforce solutions and staffing services to healthcare facilities across the nation, received a prestigious honor from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Governance Services. Last night, at the 2^nd Annual Governance, Risk and Compliance Leadership Awards, AMN Healthcare (NYSE: AHS) was named the winner of "Best Governance, Risk, and Compliance Program at a Small to Mid-Cap Company," and was a finalist for "Exemplary CD&A for Compensation Committee."

The GRC Leadership Awards celebrate and recognize exemplary companies and individuals exceeding the requirements of governance, regulation, and compliance; aiming for and obtaining excellence in their respective fields; and serving as models for other companies to emulate.

"In the healthcare industry, the importance of transparency, properly assessing risk and conducting business ethically cannot be understated," said Susan Salka, President and CEO of AMN Healthcare. "We are most gratified to be recognized by such an authority as the New York Stock Exchange Governance Services for something we view as a fundamental value of our business."

The top award for Best Governance, Risk, and Compliance Program at a Small to Mid-Cap Company states that AMN Healthcare "demonstrates that governance, risk, and compliance issues are top of mind. Solid policy and training methods are in place, assuring that industry and regulatory best practice permeate the organization."

In addition, AMN was finalist for Exemplary CD&A (Compensation Discussion and Analysis) for Compensation Committee. This award states that "mindful that expectations regarding transparency and full disclosure are constantly rising, this company produces a superior CD&A that satisfies the most demanding shareholder, providing clear rationale for all pay decisions and persuading shareholders that the company has instituted a pay model that is properly aligned with its unique strategic objectives."

For more information on AMN Healthcare, please visit www.amnhealthcare.com, and connect with AMN on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter at @AMNHealthcare. For more updates and photos from the awards gala, search Twitter for #CorpGovAwards.

About AMN Healthcare

AMN Healthcare is the leader and innovator in healthcare workforce solutions and staffing services to healthcare facilities across the nation. AMN Healthcare's workforce solutions - including managed services programs, vendor management systems, recruitment process outsourcing and consulting services - enable providers to successfully reduce complexity, increase efficiency and improve patient outcomes within the rapidly evolving healthcare environment. The Company provides unparalleled access to the most comprehensive network of quality healthcare professionals through its innovative recruitment strategies and breadth of career opportunities. Clients include acute-care hospitals, community health centers and clinics, physician practice groups, retail and urgent care centers, home health facilities, and many other healthcare settings. AMN Healthcare disseminates news and information about the Company through its website, which can be found at www.amnhealthcare.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations, estimates and projections about future events and the industry in which it operates using information currently available to it. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-Kfor the year ended December 31, 2014 and its other periodic reports as well as the Company's current and other reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Be advised that developments subsequent to this press release are likely to cause these statements to become outdated with the passage of time

Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150619/224457 
Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100111/LA35461LOGO

To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/amn-healthcare-wins-nyse-governance-risk-and-compliance-leadership-award-300102193.html

SOURCE AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.