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Watch the Video, Earn the Credits
Learn how to improve care transitions and prevent avoidable hospital readmissions, and pick up nursing and medical education con-ed credits.
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Engaging Healthcare Consumers Through Social Media
Maine Alliance Case Study
- By: Ahern DK, Phalen JM, and Austin BL
- Publisher: Aligning Forces for Quality
- Published: 1/1/2011
This case study, developed by the Health Information Technology Resource Center, outlines the Maine AF4Q Alliance's planning process, activities, lessons learned, and future efforts around implementing a social media campaign to engage consumers.
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