The Intelligence from The Economist Pole position: elections in Poland
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Oct 16, 2023 
Lane Green, The Economist's language columnist, delves into the benefits of handwriting over typing, emphasizing its impact on memory and learning. He discusses recent policy shifts advocating for handwriting in education as technology dominates classrooms. The conversation also highlights the outcomes of Poland's elections, marking a shift in political power with significant implications for Europe. Additionally, they explore the pressing organ donation crisis in America, addressing the stark gap in transplant availability.
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Opt-in System Challenges
- The US opt-in organ donation system requires pre-registration or family consent, posing a challenge.
- Even high-performing organ procurement organizations only convince about half of potential donors.
OPO Performance Variability
- Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) are responsible for recovering organs, but their performance varies greatly.
- One OPO in Arkansas reportedly missed opportunities by not answering calls outside work hours.
Decertifying Underperforming OPOs
- Starting in 2026, underperforming OPOs will be decertified, allowing high performers to bid for their contracts.
- This change aims to improve efficiency and reduce organ discard rates.