AMN Healthcare Services (AMN) risk factors, FY2025 10-K

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1. 01Risk Factors that May Affect the Demand for Our Services
2. 02The ability of our clients to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of their staffing management and recruiting efforts may affect the demand for our services that could negatively affect our business
3. 03Economic downturns, inflation and slow recoveries could result in less demand from clients and pricing pressure that could negatively impact our financial condition
4. 04Patient delivery settings continue to evolve, giving rise to alternative modes of healthcare delivery, such as retail medicine, telemedicine and home health. In addition, changes in reimbursement models and government mandates are also impacting healthcare environments
5. 05Consolidation of healthcare delivery organizations could negatively affect pricing of our services and increase our concentration risk
6. 06Intermediary organizations may impede our ability to secure new and profitable contracts with our clients
7. 07The widespread outbreak of illness or other public health crisis could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operationsNew
8. 08The repeal of or changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) may negatively affect the demand for our services79% rewritten
9. 09Since the healthcare regulatory landscape continues to evolve and because future legislative or administrative actions cannot be predicted, significant change or even prolonged uncertainty could negatively affect demand for our services, operating results and our overall business performanceNew
10. 10Investigations, claims and legal proceedings alleging medical malpractice, anti-competitive conduct, violations of employment, privacy and wage regulations and other theories of liability asserted against us could subject us to substantial liabilities
11. 11We are also subject to certain laws and regulations applicable to recruitment and employment placement agencies with which we must comply in order to continue to conduct business in that specific state
12. 12We are subject to federal and state healthcare industry regulation including conduct of operations, costs and payment for services and payment for referrals as well as laws regarding immigration and government contracting
13. 13The challenge to the classification of certain of our healthcare professionals as independent contractors could adversely affect our profitability
14. 14If we do not continue to recruit and retain sufficient quality healthcare professionals at reasonable costs, it could increase our operating costs and negatively affect our business and our profitability
15. 15Our inability to implement new infrastructure and technology systems and technology disruptions may adversely affect our operating results and ability to manage our business effectively
16. 16Our business could be harmed if we fail to further develop and evolve our current talent solutions technology offerings and capabilities
17. 17Disruption to or failures of our SaaS-based or technology-enabled services, or our inability to adequately protect our intellectual property rights with respect to such technologies, could reduce client satisfaction, harm our reputation and negatively affect our business
18. 18Security breaches and cybersecurity incidents could compromise our information and systems adversely affecting our business operations and reputation subject us to substantial liabilities
19. 19Use of AI may result in operational challenges or issues, liability, and reputational concerns
20. 20The inability to quickly and properly credential and match quality healthcare professionals with suitable placements may negatively affect demand for our services
21. 21Our operations may deteriorate if we are unable to continue to attract, develop and retain our sales and operations team members
22. 22We are increasingly dependent on third parties for the execution of certain critical functions
23. 23The loss of key officers and management personnel could adversely affect our business and operating results
24. 24Our inability to maintain our positive brand awareness and identity may adversely affect our results of operations
25. 25Our inability to consummate and effectively incorporate acquisitions into our business operations may adversely affect our long-term growth and our results of operations
26. 26Businesses we acquire may have liabilities or adverse operating issues which could harm our operating results
27. 27As we develop new services and clients, enter new lines of business, and focus more of our business on providing a full range of talent solutions, the demands on our business and our operating risks may increase
28. 28The use of social media platforms presents risks and challenges that can cause damage to our brand and reputation
29. 29We maintain a substantial amount of goodwill and intangible assets on our balance sheet that may decrease our earnings or increase our losses if we recognize an impairment to goodwill or intangible assets27% rewritten
30. 30Our indebtedness could adversely affect our ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, limit our ability to react to changes in the economy or our industry, and expose us to interest rate risk to the extent of any variable rate debt
31. 31The terms of our debt instruments impose restrictions on us that may affect our ability to successfully operate our business
32. 32We have substantial insurance-related accruals and legal accruals on our balance sheet, and any significant adverse adjustments may decrease our earnings or increase our losses and negatively impact our cash flows