History and Mission

“KFF has evolved into a one-of-a-kind information organization that brings together health policy analysis, polling, journalism, and specialized public information campaigns. We are now a unique organization that serves as a nonpartisan source of information for policymakers, the media, the health policy community, and the public.” – Drew Altman, Ph.D. President and CEO

KFF is a nonpartisan, non-profit organization that is a leading provider of health policy information. KFF conducts its work through several core program areas: Policy Analysis, Polling, Journalism, and the Health Information and Trust Initiative.

KFF was originally founded in 1948 by the American industrialist, Henry J. Kaiser, and was formerly known as the Kaiser Family Foundation. Today, we are known simply as KFF, which is our legal name.

Dr. Drew Altman is the president and chief executive officer of KFF, and has led the organization since the early 1990s. In collaboration with the Board of Trustees, Dr. Altman transformed KFF from a family foundation into a public charity with the mission, expertise, and programs that it’s known for today.    

Learn more about KFF’s program areas

Learn more about KFF’s Board of Trustees

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