The State of Steatotic (Fatty)
Liver Care in America

A pioneering national initiative surveying the real-life experiences of adults living with liver disease across the United States.

1,200+ Patients Surveyed

1 in 4 Report their diagnosis journey began with an incidental finding

97% Were not enrolled in a clinical trial

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5+ Years of Survey Data

4,000+ Patient Voices Captured

100% Patient-Led & Independent

Our annual survey focuses on 4 key pillars of the patient experience

Diagnosis & Staging

Understanding how and when patients first receive their steatotic liver disease results.

Medical Management & Physical Impact

Understanding how patients manage their condition and with whom.

Psychosocial & Environmental Impact

Self-reported wellness metrics and understanding environmental barriers to care.

Current Health Status

Understanding ongoing symptoms and the current health status of the community.

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Survey Team Member Tiffany Mensah Publishes Guest Column in Bionews on Five Years of Listening to Patients

Tiffany Mensah, Patient Engagement and Digital Strategy Manager for the State of Steatotic Liver Care in America survey, has published a guest...

Fatty Live Foundation Launches 2026 National Survey Of The State Of Steatotic (Fatty) Liver Care In America

Annual patient perspectives research initiative continues to capture real-world experiences as treatment and diagnostic options for steatotic liver disease evolve...

Fatty Liver Foundation Presents 2022–2025 U.S. Patient Care Survey Findings at AASLD The Liver Meeting

Nationwide study reveals persistent diagnostic delays, specialist access barriers, and unmet psychosocial needs among Americans living with steatotic liver disease...