Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Benjamin M. Cutler, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K/A of USHEALTH Group, Inc. (formerly, Ascent Assurance, Inc.);

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

Date: June 21, 2005

 /s/ Benjamin M. Cutler        
Benjamin M. Cutler
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer