NEWARK
– A psychologist who allegedly referred
patients for treatment by an unlicensed colleague
has agreed to the temporary suspension of
her license.
Sally A. Wright of Neshanic
Station, who operates a private practice under
the name “Wellspring Resources Unlimited,”
referred patients to another person in her
practice who is not a licensed psychologist.
Wright called her colleague, Larry Brotzen,
a “doctor” when referring patients
to him, according to the state’s Administrative
Complaint.
Wright allegedly billed insurance
carriers for psychological services rendered
by the unlicensed Brotzen and also engaged
in other forms of fraudulent billing. In addition,
she failed to comply with the licensing board's
investigative demands.
“Patient trust cannot
be compromised or violated. Patients expect
honesty from the health care professionals
who treat them, and our licensing boards will
hold violators accountable for their actions,”
Attorney General Anne Milgram said.
Wright’s license is
suspended until further action by the Board
of Psychological Examiners. A hearing before
an Administrative Law Judge on the alleged
violations committed by Wright will be scheduled.
“The Board was prepared
to hold a hearing to consider license suspension
if Wright had not agreed to the temporary
suspension. Her actions needlessly put patients
at risk,” said David Szuchman, Consumer
Affairs Director.
Deputy Attorney General Joan
D. Gelber is representing the state in this
matter.
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