OSA underdiagnosis : A world of
difference, a common challenge

Monday, September 8, 2025
12:45 – 13:35
Hall 406C

In this candid, cross-regional discussion, international clinical leaders challenge the status quo, questioning entrenched diagnostic norms, exploring what’s failing current pathways and spotlighting scalable innovations reshaping access to care. Drawing from real-world experience across diverse health systems, this session invites open dialogue on redefining how, where and for whom obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is identified. Concluding with forward-looking insights, the panel will examine how to dismantle persistent, systemic barriers and move beyond outdated screening tools toward a more inclusive, efficient and impactful future for the missions of people living with undiagnosed OSA globally.

Learning objectives:

• Critically assess the limitation of traditional diagnostic metrics in identifying clinically meaningful OSA across different healthcare systems and geographies
• Analyze global approaches to improving OSA detection, including task-shifting, technology enabled models and integration with cardiometabolic and primary care
• Recognize persistent diagnostic bottlenecks across diverse systems, from workforce shortages to inequitable access to sleep testing
• Envision future-forward strategies for addressing the underdiagnosis crisis head-on through innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration and system redesign