Geographical and Temporal Trends in Industry Engagement Among Otolaryngologists 2017 to 2023

The number of IPs decreased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic but has approached pre-pandemic levels, driven by increased high-value payments. A small number of companies account for most payments. There is significant geographical heterogeneity, suggesting regional differences in physician-industry engagement and potentially disparate patient access to innovations. Future studies should clarify how industry funding influences otolaryngology clinical practice.