Why at one time there was no health insurance

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Discuss in a minimum of 150 words why at one time there was no health insurance and why it was socially sufficient for Fred or Frieda Farmer to simply barter with his/her doctor.

How has this situation changed now?
As commercial insurers entered the market, how did their method of pricing differ and what effects did this have?
How has health insurance policy changed over the past 50 years?
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