Johnson & Johnson and Microsoft Italia Launch National AI Training Program for Healthcare Professionals

Rome, February 23, 2026 – Johnson & Johnson and Microsoft Italia have partnered to launch “The Future of Care,” a national program designed to train 50,000 healthcare professionals in artificial intelligence (AI). The initiative, developed with Fondazione Mondo Digitale ETS, aims to equip healthcare workers with the skills needed to integrate AI responsibly and effectively into their daily clinical practice.

Addressing Challenges in the Italian Healthcare System

The program responds to critical challenges facing the Italian healthcare system, including an aging population, a rise in chronic diseases, economic sustainability pressures and a shortage of qualified personnel. AI and digital technologies are increasingly redefining healthcare models and processes, making digital skills essential for innovation. Source

Program Focus and Objectives

“The Future of Care” will focus on strengthening three key areas:

• Digital Literacy: Understanding AI and digital health tools.
• Critical Ability: Evaluating the outputs of artificial intelligence consciously, and responsibly.
• Operational Competence: Integrating AI solutions into real-world clinical workflows.

The goal is to ensure AI enhances, rather than replaces, the role of healthcare professionals, preserving the crucial doctor-patient relationship. Source

Collaboration and Support

The program has the patronage of Farmindustria and the Conference of the Regions and Autonomous Provinces, supporting the modernization of the National Health Service by investing in its workforce. Source

Key Participants and Perspectives

The launch event included participation from:

• Jacopo Murzi, Managing Director of Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Italia
• Vincenzo Esposito, CEO of Microsoft Italy
• Renato Brunetti, President of Fondazione Mondo Digitale ETS
• Carlo Riccini, General Manager of Farmindustria

Representatives from the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate Budget Committee also attended, emphasizing the importance of leveraging AI to build a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable healthcare system while maintaining a human-centered approach. Source

Training Methodology

The training will be delivered through a hybrid model, combining in-person and online sessions, a dedicated digital platform, video modules, and expert-led discussions. Source

Jacopo Murzi emphasized that investing in skills contributes to a more resilient healthcare system capable of responding to future challenges, ensuring access to care for all, and improving efficiency and sustainability. Source