The United States is one of the pioneers in the world to introduce a heath strategy, making its practice highly significant for other countries. The paper described the four health strategies developed by the US government in succession, including the goals, focused areas and key health indicators of the strategies in different stages. In addition, it analyzed the patterns of evolution and key features of the strategy, offering references for the development and implementation of the Health China by the Year 2020. Key words: Health; Strategic goals; Development milestones; Health indicators