1. explain how health care is different today than in previous eras. topics to consider: hospitals, physicians, and the role of government. 2. identify the 3 primary factors which created the need for health insurance and describe the reasons why.   what 3 segments of our population are provided for by medicare and medicaid? briefly explain why it became necessary to accommodate them during the postindustrial era.  4. list 3 factors (economic, political, etc.) currently affecting health care services. what impact do you think these will have on the future of health care