As a consultant that builds such systems under similar circumstances: - The cheapest option is not the best option. - Chemistry is more important than price.

As a consultant that builds such systems under similar circumstances: - The cheapest option is not the best option. - Chemistry is more important than price. - A very busy consultant will not be very fun to work with. Will miss deadlines. - Find someone who is good, but does not take a lot of work at a time. - Don't stick to one languge/framework. Let the consultant help you pick. - Pay for a sit down. This is when you talk to the consultant in order to weed out any details about your goals. Well worth the money. - Don't focus on hourly costs. A weekly or monthly charge ends up being easier for both sides. Now, in #3 you let me know that this is a busines syou believe will get traction. How good are your business skills? If you are like most physicians out there, then you don't have a good clue as to how to market a product. This is the most important part of the business. If you havent thought about marketing then do so now. Don't invest a penny until you have proven beyond reasonable doubt that this will actually sell. If you'd like, we can chat more about it privately. My email is in my profile.