Frequently Asked Questions
Statehealthfacts.org is a project of the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation and is designed to provide free, up-to-date, and easy-to-use health data on all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the United States. Statehealthfacts.org provides data on over 500 health, health care, and health policy topics.
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation is a non-profit, private operating foundation focusing on the major health care issues facing the nation. The Foundation is an independent voice and source of facts and analysis for policymakers, the media, the health care community, and the general public.
Data presented on statehealthfacts.org are based on a range of public and private sources. Sources include original Kaiser Family Foundation reports, public websites and data, and information purchased from private organizations.
Data presented on statehealthfacts.org are updated or added as new data are made available. The schedule varies according to category and is based on both public and private sources. Sources include original Kaiser Family Foundation reports, public websites and data, and information purchased from private organizations.