The hospital bills didn't find her, but a lawsuit did — plus interest Enlarge this image toggle caption Maddy Alewine/KFF Health News Maddy Alewine/KFF Health News Bethany Birch had pain in her diaphragm on and off for eight months in 2016. Total bill: $11,749.60 plus interest, for two hospital visits and additional court costs associated with the lawsuit Ballad Health …