# Reimagining Intermediate Care: Reflections From the Community Hospital of the Future (CHoF) Pilot in Singapore

## TL;DR

This paper discusses lessons learned from a Singapore pilot program aimed at improving intermediate care for an aging population.

## Contribution

The paper provides practical insights from a pilot initiative on enhancing community hospital care for aging populations.

## Key findings

- The CHoF pilot introduced proactive screening and expanded diagnostic capabilities.
- Operational challenges included fragmented data systems and workforce limitations.
- The initiative offers insights for strengthening sub-acute care in integrated health systems.

## Abstract

As Singapore’s population ages, community hospitals must evolve to meet increasingly complex care needs. In this perspective, we share reflections from leading the Community Hospital of the Future (CHoF) pilot at Jurong Community Hospital—a national initiative to enhance intermediate care. The pilot introduced proactive screening, expanded diagnostic capabilities, and intensified rehabilitation services. We reflect on the operational and policy challenges encountered, including fragmented data systems, workforce limitations, and financing gaps. The CHoF experience offers practical insights for other health systems seeking to strengthen sub-acute care as part of an integrated care strategy for ageing populations.