Dr. @drewaltman.bsky.social shared more about KFF and what’s ahead:
The health system is a mess, and health policy is going backwards. I am looking forward to being able to say what I believe again after 37 years at the helm at KFF, living under my own rules — we take no positions and express no personal beliefs. Starting Jan. 1, I can.
When Hale Champion, Barbara Jordan, Joe Califano, and others hired me in 1990 to chart the future here, they took the decision incredibly seriously. Today’s board exceeded even that high standard.
Following Dr. Altman’s retirement at the end 2026, Larry Levitt will serve as KFF’s CEO and Dr. Mollyann Brodie will serve as President.
They bring with them a combined six decades at KFF in senior positions guiding policy research and polling.
Today, I announced my plan to retire next year.
There are so many things to be proud of about my time at KFF, but nothing beats the privilege of working closely with Nelson Mandela for many years when South Africa was our single largest program.
Some recollections below.
Nothing was certain when I came to California to start KFF with little more than an idea. Now 37 years later, @kff.org is at the height of its effectiveness, and I have the perfect opportunity, thanks to our board, to hand over leadership to Larry Levitt and Molly Brodie next year.
After nearly 40 years shaping the health policy landscape, our founding president and CEO Dr. Drew Altman announced he’ll retire at the end of the year.
Larry Levitt and Dr. Mollyann Brodie have been appointed by the Board as the new leadership team.