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Changes to Prior Authorization Submissions for Back Pain Management and Spinal Surgery Services
Posted Feb 27, 2026
Starting June 1, 2026, Healthfirst providers will need to submit prior authorizations via Optum’s Spine, Pain, and Joint portal as the OrthoNet portal will be discontinued.
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