It was a Tufts decision.

How long before the MBTA changes the name of the T stop?

The back of New England Medical Center, as seen from Albany Street.

The Missus reports her husband didn't have the best of commutes this morning:

... Was on the orange line and suddenly 2 kids ran out of the train at New England Medical with a young guy chasing. I thought they may have just been late trying to get off the train. Nope - they apparently punched the young guy (likely mid-20's) and stole his i-Pod. The young guy chased them, but fell getting out of the train and the kids took off. ...