11/07/2025
🌿 New research shows how much opportunity there is to improve care for people living with serious illness.
A study in the Journal of Geriatric Oncology found that among more than 37,000 Medicare beneficiaries with cancer, only 11% received hospice and 7% received palliative care. Even among those who passed away within five years, fewer than one-third received hospice.
📘 Read the full study here: https://hubs.la/Q03Scn9M0
These findings remind us that too many people are still not getting the support they need, and that’s exactly what Tuesday Health was created to change.
Our supportive care teams help patients and families living with serious illness manage symptoms, avoid unnecessary hospital visits, and improve their quality of life, all while working alongside their existing doctors.
By delivering whole-person care that’s compassionate, accessible, and proactive, Tuesday Health is helping to ensure that no one has to face a serious illness without the support they deserve.
💙 Together, we can make early, equitable palliative care the standard, not the exception.
Palliative care (PC), including hospice, can improve quality of life by helping manage distressing symptoms. PC is underutilized among people with can…