A Progressive organization that promotes the delivery of cutting-edge member services via centers of excellence;

A culturally-diverse organization that promotes multicultural representation throughout the network and member agency operations, services, and patient population;

        An organization that is active in public policy debates and serves as an advocate for the health of Bronx residents;

        An organization that promotes consumer involvement in its network and member agency activities;

        An organization that maintains stable memberships via the generation of appropriate benefits to its members.