a:3:{s:16:"field_story_body";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:"value";s:657:"A new tax on medical devices, slated to take effect in a few weeks as part of Obamacare, could have significant negative effect on the medical equipment industry.&nbsp; In some cases, layoffs have already begun.&nbsp; Because the 2.3 percent tax is on gross sales, its impact will be greater than meets the eye.&nbsp; What does this mean for jobs and new development for this industry?&nbsp; Read more:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/12/13/medical-companies-brace-for-devastating-obamacare-tax-prepare-for-layoffs/">www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/12/13/medical-companies-brace-for-devastating-obamacare-tax-prepare-for-layoffs/</a><br />";s:6:"format";s:1:"2";}}s:17:"field_story_image";a:1:{i:0;N;}s:12:"field_weight";a:1:{i:0;a:1:{s:5:"value";N;}}}