MN507 Discussion Board: Third party Payment & Medicaid and Medicare

There are 2 discussions: Topic 1 & Topic 2 (They both require references please)Discussion Topic 1: Third-party PaymentHow does third-party payment distort the market for health care? If it is so distorted why does every wealthy country insist on using third-party intermediaries to purchase health care? Why do we carve out a separate payment program for our elder citizens?Discussion Board:  Minimum 200 words, APA Style, Time New Roman,  Font 12,   (3 references- in text citations) not older than (2012-2017). No Plagiarismplease.Discussion Topic 2: Medicaid and MedicareSummarize ways in which health insurance fails, as people get older. Distinguish between Medicaid and Medicare. Determine whether your state has expanded Medicaid. Why would states choose not to participate in Medicaid expansion?Discussion Board:  Minimum 200 words, APA Style, Time New Roman,  Font 12,   (3 references- in text citations) not older than (2012-2017). No Plagiarism please