New demands for digital and AI skills in health occupations: a few perspectives for the future of the Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS)

The OECD Report “Digital and AI skills in health occupations: What do we know about new demand?” published in 2025 analyses the impact of digital technologies, AI, and advanced robotics on health occupations across OECD countries, with a particular focus on Canada, United Kingdom, and United States. Drawing on the analysis of more than 55 million online job postings (2018-2023), the study examines trends in the demand for digital skills and classifies health occupations according to their susceptibility to automation or augmentation. Conclusions indicate that, while a limited share of roles faces automation risks, a variety of health professions are expected to benefit from forms of task augmentation. The report highlights the need for tailored policies on lifelong training, data governance, and human-centred bioethical approaches to ensure the sustainable integration of AI into healthcare systems.