Sigall Bell, MD

Dr. Sigall Bell is a healthcare innovator focused on building strong relationships between patients and clinicians to improve safety and quality of care. An associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and Director of Patient Safety and Discovery at OpenNotes, Dr. Bell’s work concentrates on patient engagement and empowerment. As a recipient of the Arnold P. Gold professorship for humanism in medicine and a contributor to several AHRQ medical liability reform grants, she has trained over 1,000 clinician leaders in medical error disclosure and contributed to national guidelines on compassionate and transparent communication after harmful events. Her work on open notes has been cited by the National Academies of Medicine, the National Quality Forum, the IHI National Action Plan, and is recognized as a transforming concept in patient safety. Dr. Bell’s research aims to develop the evidence base, systems, and culture to make patient and family engagement an expected, supported, and celebrated norm. She strives to bring a culture of engagement to pediatric and adult patients, empowering kids and communities for healthier futures. Prior to her work in patient safety, Dr. Bell was an HIV doctor, international health specialist, and an inductee to the CoSIDA National Athletic Hall of Fame.