Hudson Regional Health Named Dr. Jihad Zreik CEO

The medical group appointed Dr. Jihad Zreik as CEO to lead the continued expansion of its New Jersey care network.

Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in People

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Hudson Regional Health Medical Group has appointed Dr. Jihad Zreik as its new CEO. The organization is looking to Dr. Zreik to manage and grow its primary care and family medicine network across the state.

Why it matters

This leadership change is intended to support the organization's ongoing efforts to scale healthcare services throughout New Jersey. Dr. Zreik will oversee the accelerated growth and development of the group's facilities.

HRH Medical Group operates facilities in Bayonne, Secaucus, Clifton, Wayne, Belleville, and North Arlington, following a recent expansion into West New York. The group is now focused on the further scaling of its primary care network under new leadership.

The players

Dr. Jihad Zreik

The new CEO of HRH Medical Group previously served as the COO of Epic Health.

Hudson Regional Health Medical Group

A healthcare provider that operates a network of primary care and family medicine clinics throughout New Jersey.

The details

Dr. Zreik brings extensive experience to the role, having previously served as the COO of Epic Health. He has also held leadership positions at Tufts Medicine Integrated Network, IMA Medical Group, Zion Consulting Group, and Orlando Health Medical Group.

Timeline

  1. HRH opened a new medical location in West New York in April 2026.

  2. HRH Medical Group announced the appointment of Dr. Zreik on October 13, 2026.

Market Landscape

This leadership transition reflects the broader industry trend of consolidating independent practices into larger, integrated regional health networks. The move positions Hudson Regional Health to compete more effectively by scaling its operational capacity across northern New Jersey.

Patients across the organization's existing New Jersey locations may see changes to primary care access as the group executes its expansion strategy. The appointment signals a focus on organizational growth that could influence the availability of services in local communities.

The takeaway

Dr. Zreik takes the helm during a critical growth phase for the regional medical provider. His background in multiple integrated health networks suggests a strategic focus on standardizing care delivery across the group's diverse facility locations.

Further reading

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Source note: This article includes information reported by Hudson County View.

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