Elizabeth Montgomery

Elizabeth Montgomery is the National Vice President of Clinical Practice Innovation and Population Health at the National Kidney Foundation. In this role, she is responsible for the design, dissemination, and implementation of the strategies articulated in CKDintercept™, a multi-year, multi-pronged initiative to improve chronic kidney disease (CKD) recognition in primary care. CKDintercept has demonstrated that it is possible to rapidly increase CKD testing, diagnosis, and management in integrated health systems, accountable care organizations, and safety-net settings. As an advocate for systemic change, her work has influenced policy and practice across 10 states and led to partnerships with state health departments, integrated delivery networks, and Federally Qualified Health Centers, impacting over 1 million people affected by kidney diseases in 2024.