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Caption: Hudson Regional Health’s CEO and President Dr. Nizar Kifaieh
Hudson Regional Health CEO and President Dr. Nizar Kifaieh was honored by Becker’s Healthcare, a leading healthcare industry publication, as a “Community Hospital CEOs to Know” for 2026. Select CEOs, including Dr. Kifaieh, were recognized “who have developed and executed strategic plans that “elevate quality, expand service lines, and equip their facilities to deliver the best possible care.”
In its recognition, Becker’s Healthcare highlighted Dr. Kifaieh’s leadership of a multi-million-dollar capital improvement program, the implementation of a patient liaison team supporting pediatric, geriatric, and emergency room visitors, and his oversight in establishing Hudson Regional Hospital as the official COVID-19 testing site for Hudson County at the onset of the pandemic.
“The community hospital CEOs recognized…are community stewards, strategic visionaries and patient advocates. While acute care remains central to their mission, these forward-thinking executives also prioritize expanding their institutions’ offerings, making sure to weave primary care, specialty treatments, rehabilitation and public health programs into a broader picture of community health.” -Becker’s Healthcare
About Nizar Kifaieh, MD, MBA, CPE, FACEP
Dr. Nizar Kifaieh serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hudson Regional Health. A board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and experienced healthcare executive, Dr. Kifaieh leads the system’s patient-first strategy, focusing on quality, access, patient experience, clinical integration, and innovation.
Since joining Hudson Regional Health in 2018, he has helped guide the organization’s growth into a rapidly expanding regional healthcare network serving Hudson County. Dr. Kifaieh previously held senior executive roles at CarePoint Health System, including Executive Vice President, System Chief Medical Officer, and Chief Clinical Integration Officer, and also served as President, Chief Medical Officer, and Chief Quality Officer at Christ Hospital. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate, completed Emergency Medicine training at SUNY Downstate and Kings County Hospital, and holds an MBA from the University of Massachusetts.
About Becker’s Healthcare
Becker’s Healthcare is the go-to source for healthcare decision-makers and one of the fastest growing media platforms in the industry. Through print, digital and live event platforms, Becker’s Healthcare equips healthcare leaders with information and forums they need to learn, exchange ideas and further conversations about the most critical issues in American healthcare today.
About Hudson Regional Health
Hudson Regional Health is one of the fastest-growing and most innovative health systems in New Jersey. Through its expanding multi-hospital network and affiliated physician practices, Hudson Regional Health delivers comprehensive healthcare services across a broad range of medical and surgical specialties. Committed to clinical excellence and patient-centered care, the health system is making significant investments in advanced technology, state-of-the-art facilities, and infrastructure while recruiting nationally recognized physicians to expand access, elevate the patient experience, and meet the evolving healthcare needs of communities throughout New Jersey and the greater tri-state region.
