The Methodist Hospital System, a five-hospital network also based in Houston, has been pegged as the frontrunner, according to the report, though system officials declined to comment on the matter.
Englewood, Colo.-based Catholic Health Initiatives and Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System are the other two reported finalists.
St. Luke’s officials did not comment on when any deal would occur.
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