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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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