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Hudson Regional Health (HRH) today announced the hiring of Doug Zehner as Executive Vice President and System Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
A seasoned healthcare finance and operations executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience across the nation’s most respected health systems, Zehner brings a proven track record of fiscal stewardship, strategic growth leadership, and operational excellence to HRH.
In his new role at HRH, encompassing all four hospitals in Secaucus, Bayonne, Hoboken and Jersey City, Doug will help drive the health system’s strategic growth, strengthen financial performance, and support the development of a unified, patient‑centered regional health network.
“Hudson Regional Health is committed to building a world-class leadership team, and Doug will play an integral role in the continued growth of our system and long-term stability,” said Chairman of the Board Yan Moshe. “His exceptional track record in healthcare finance and operations will directly benefit the communities we proudly serve, and we are thrilled to welcome him to HRH.”
Before joining HRH, Doug most recently served as Northeast Regional Chief Financial Officer at RWJBarnabas Health (RWJBH), where he played a central role in financial planning, campus revitalization initiatives, and operational capacity improvements across a multi-hospital regional portfolio. His accomplishments included launching a systemwide financial planning division, strengthening investment oversight, and expanding clinical services and faculty practice partnerships in collaboration with academic medical programs.
“Doug is an exceptional addition to the HRH family,” said CEO and President Dr. Nizar Kifaieh. “His decades of experience revitalizing healthcare systems, strong financial acumen, and consistent track record of success make him exactly the type of leader that will further drive our growth in the region. We are fortunate to have him joining our executive team, and I look forward to working closely with him in the months ahead.”
Doug previously held several senior leadership roles within RWJBarnabas Health, including Chief Operating Officer for Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (NBIMC) and Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for NBIMC, where he led key operational and financial performance improvements.
His earlier career spans significant executive roles at major healthcare systems nationwide. Doug served as CFO for MedStar Washington Hospital Center, a 970‑bed tertiary trauma center in Washington, D.C., and CFO for Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare in Denver. Across these roles, he drove major financial turnarounds, strengthened revenue cycle operations, and supported service line expansion.
Doug holds degrees from George Mason University (BS in Accounting) and Virginia Commonwealth University (MS in Health Administration) and is a long-standing member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).
About Hudson Regional Health
Hudson Regional Health now operates a network of four healthcare facilities comprising Hudson Regional Hospital at Secaucus University Hospital, Bayonne University Hospital, Hoboken University Medical Center, and Heights University Hospital in Jersey City. Following the example of its flagship hospital in Secaucus, the two acute care hospitals in Bayonne and Hoboken are undergoing a transformation into the premier healthcare network serving Hudson County, dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare services, advanced medical education, and innovative treatments to its diverse communities.
With a mission of building a healthier community by providing exceptional care for all patients through a significant investment in new technology led by the Institute of Robotic Surgery in Secaucus, featuring the Da Vinci XI Robotic System, ExcelsiusGPS, and the Mazor Robotic Guidance System and access to more physician groups, including some of the best physicians in the NYC-metro area. Among other notable attributes, the network’s ER team covers all EMS services and provides around-the-clock comprehensive emergency care services that include short wait times, EMS/Ambulance On-Site 24/7, a fully equipped EMS Lounge, 24/7 Access to Specialty Physicians, and a multi-lingual staff.
