The plan is based on the work of the Healthy Kansans 2020 Steering Committee and other public health partners. This plan reflects the countless in-person and virtual meetings by hundreds of participants from across the state who sorted and analyzed data, researched best practices and evidence-based strategies, and reviewed the states collective assets and strengths for addressing the leading public health challenges in Kansas. The improvement plan is organized around the three common themes that were identified in 2012: Healthy Living, Healthy Communities and Access to Services.