Terry Foust Litchfield, MPA, CPC

Terry Litchfield brings over 30 years of leadership in dialysis care, healthcare administration, and patient advocacy. As co-founder of Lifeline Vascular Access, she helped pioneer outpatient dialysis access centers, transforming care delivery for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Patient Advocate | Dialysis Access & Policy Expert

With deep expertise in regulatory affairs, outcomes research, and Medicare policy, Terry has worked closely with CMS and the FDA to improve treatment pathways for end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Her career has centered on ensuring that patient voices are heard — and that innovations are guided by quality-of-life outcomes.

Expertise

Key Roles & Accomplishments

  • Co-Founder, Lifeline Vascular Access

  • Leader in Medicare Policy for CKD & ESRD

  • Advisor to CMS and FDA on Dialysis Devices

  • Advocate for Outpatient Dialysis Care Models

  • Author, Speaker, and Renal Patient Champion

  • Patient Advocacy & Engagement

  • Dialysis Vascular Access Solutions

  • CMS & FDA Regulatory Affairs

  • Outcomes Research & ESRD Policy

  • Healthcare Program Development