Dicking Health Care

Michael Moore's new film, Sicko, has refocused attention on America's health-care system, an enormous mess most officials lack the political will to tackle. But a former executive is eager to offer his diagnosis: ex-Colorado governor Dick Lamm, whose new book, Condition Critical: A New Moral Vision for Health Care (co-written with Robert H. Blank), counters stark reality with an austere treatment plan. Specifically, Lamm argues in favor of universal coverage — yet individuals who insist upon practicing what he sees as high-risk behavior may lose unlimited care. Moreover, he endorses rationing certain procedures based upon lifestyle and age.

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Many of these suggestions would constitute political suicide for elected representatives. Lamm, however, has never been shy about introducing controversial plans — and besides, he's not running for anything.

Lamm appears at 7:30 p.m. at the Tattered Cover LoDo, 1628 16th Street, to read from and sign his book. Admission is free; details are at 303-436-1070 or www.tatteredcover.com.