Report: Military Health Costs Climbed 300% Since 2001

The Department of Defense expects to spend $52.5 billion on health care in 2012, a 300% increase since 2001, according to a new report released by the Center for American Progress. The report -- which found that health care will account for 10% of the department's budget by 2015 -- suggests ways DOD can reduce its health spending.

• "Military Health Costs Up 300%" (Riley, CNN Money, 2/28).