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AMN Healthcare Survey Reveals Sharp Divide Between Leaders’ Organizational Confidence and Industry Outlook for 2026
Survey of 700+ executives shows AI leadership roles surging as succession planning and clinician engagement lagDALLAS, Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While nearly three-quarters of healthcare executives believe their own organizations will be as strong or stronger in 2026, more than half expect the healthcare industry overall to face a worse year ahead, according to a new survey of healthcare executives. The findings highlight a widening confidence gap alongside a rapid rise in demand for AI-
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