What are the two primary rules under HIPAA that govern patient information?

The Privacy Rule and Security Rule are indeed the two primary rules under HIPAA that govern patient information. The Privacy Rule establishes national standards for protecting individuals' medical records and other personal health information, setting guidelines for how such information can be used and disclosed. It ensures that patients have rights over their health information, including the right to access their records, request corrections, and receive notices on how their information is used.

On the other hand, the Security Rule complements the Privacy Rule by focusing specifically on the protection of electronic protected health information (ePHI). It sets standards for the administrative, physical, and technical safeguards necessary to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ePHI. Together, these rules create a comprehensive framework for safeguarding patient information and maintaining privacy within the healthcare system.

The other choices refer to concepts that are not formal rules under HIPAA or do not address the primary governance of patient information in the same way the Privacy and Security Rules do.