Rutgers Execs Get Dual Pay Without Oversight | Jersey News

Jersey City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 2m

A controversial New Jersey bill, A5350, could let top Rutgers University executives collect paychecks from both the public university and private RWJBarnabas Health—without standard conflict-of-interest rules. Passed swiftly by both legislative chambers, it now awaits the governor’s signature. Critics warn it opens the door to hidden compensation deals that could pressure doctors to prioritize revenue over patient care, especially in Newark’s underserved communities. Union leaders say it grants Barnabas outsized influence without transparency, while lobbyists claim the bill was rushed and…